Harare, Zimbabwe – Vision Ability Zimbabwe (VAZ) proudly celebrates a significant milestone as its Executive Director, Deborah Tigere, has been honoured with the Community Development and Social Impact Excellence Award by the Global Business Achievers Network.
The prestigious award recognises Deborah’s outstanding contribution to community development, disability inclusion, and transformative leadership that continues to improve the lives of vulnerable and marginalised communities across Zimbabwe.
At Vision Ability Zimbabwe, we believe that true leadership is not measured by titles or positions, but by lives transformed, communities empowered, and hope restored. Deborah’s recognition reflects years of unwavering dedication to advancing the rights, dignity, and inclusion of persons with disabilities while championing equitable access to healthcare, education, assistive technology, and sustainable community development.
Under her leadership, Vision Ability Zimbabwe has continued to grow as a trusted organisation promoting disability-inclusive development through strategic partnerships, evidence-based programming, and community-led solutions. Her vision has inspired initiatives that strengthen eye health services, expand access to assistive technology, promote inclusive education, and influence national and international policy discussions on disability inclusion.
Speaking after receiving the award, Deborah expressed her gratitude and reflected on the deeper meaning of the recognition.
“I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the Community Development and Social Impact Excellence Award from the Global Business Achievers Network.
This recognition is not just about my journey; it is a celebration of every community, every partner, every volunteer, and every individual whose life has intersected with mine in the pursuit of positive change.
I firmly believe that the future of community development will not belong to the biggest organisations, but to those who intentionally influence, genuinely engage, and meaningfully transform the lives of vulnerable communities. Sustainable impact is measured not by the size of an institution, but by the depth of lives changed.
This award strengthens my resolve to continue championing inclusion, empowering communities, and ensuring that no one is left behind.
To the Global Business Achievers Network, thank you for this incredible recognition. To everyone who has walked this journey with me, this achievement belongs to us all.
Together, let us continue building stronger, more inclusive, and more resilient communities—one life, one family, and one community at a time.”
The award is not only a personal achievement for Deborah but also a celebration of the collective efforts of the Vision Ability Zimbabwe team, its partners, government institutions, development agencies, volunteers, donors, and the communities it serves. Every milestone achieved by the organisation has been made possible through collaboration, shared purpose, and a commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind.
As Vision Ability Zimbabwe continues its mission of creating inclusive communities where every individual can realise their full potential, this recognition serves as both an encouragement and a renewed call to action. It reinforces the organisation’s commitment to advancing sustainable development through innovation, collaboration, and leadership that puts people at the centre of change.
Vision Ability Zimbabwe congratulates Deborah Tigere on this well-deserved honour and celebrates the values she continues to embody—vision, integrity, servant leadership, compassion, and courage. Her achievement inspires all those working in community development to pursue lasting impact and reminds us that meaningful change begins with a commitment to transform lives.
Congratulations, Deborah Tigere, on this outstanding achievement. Together, we will continue building inclusive, resilient, and thriving communities across Zimbabwe and beyond.