About
Today’s women are engulfed by many things that call for their attention – financial demands, family needs, career and academic goals, and at the same time; they are also required to serve God effectively.
In a move to address the needs of modern professional and enterprising women of all age groups, Ruth Emmanuel-Makandiwa established a mentorship program called ‘Femme De Substance’ (a French term which translates to Women of Substance). The name Femme De Substance was derived from Luke 8:1-3 which speaks about Women of Substance – Women who were influential in their community and at the same time serving and supporting the ministry of Jesus Christ.
Ruth Emmanuel-Makandiwa’s objective in the launch of FDS is to mould and groom today’s Christian women into becoming women of substance who are self-reliant, influential with class, ambitious and goal-driven – a generation of God-fearing women of great substance who are industrious and successful in all of their endeavours.
Through its various programs and initiatives, FDS strives to equip women with relevant information regarding business, entrepreneurship, career management whilst uplifting them spiritually with the Word of God. The anticipated result of this initiative is an exclusive group of confident, influential, significant, and impactful Christian women who are goal-oriented and productive.
About the Visionary
A leading Entrepreneur, CEO, Mentor, Philanthropist, Author, and Christian Leader; Ruth Emmanuel-Makandiwa is a God-fearing woman whose life and ministry has positively impacted thousands of people all over Zimbabwe and beyond.
The footprint of her illustrious work in business and entrepreneurship covers fashion and clothing, manufacturing, furniture, décor and design, event planning and organic food production. A Leader and a Visionary; Ruth Emmanuel-Makandiwa sits on organizational and corporate boards, and she is the CEO and Founder of Femme De Substance; an empowerment and mentorship program for female entrepreneurs and businesswomen.
Vision
Through her selfless humanitarian work, she champions community development and nation building through the successful implementation of her various altruistic programs through her charity organization; Agape Family Care, which is a Christian-based humanitarian organization. Her work through Agape Family Care covers Livelihoods (welfare of widows, orphans and the less privileged), Emergency Relief Aid (Disaster Relief Aid, Food Insecurity Relief Aid), W.A.S.H (Borehole Drilling, Waterpoint Establishments), Education (Full Scholarships from primary to tertiary education), Medical Outreaches (Free Medical Treatment and Consultation, Eye Cataract Surgeries, Medical Equipment Donations), and Institutional Support (Prisons Outreach, Hospitals, Old People’s Homes, Orphanages and Educational Institutions).
