BY NDUMISO TSHUMA
At just 21 years old, Mitchell Moyo stands at a crossroads, her dreams of becoming a journalist both clear and daunting.
Despite facing significant financial challenges, Mitchell’s unwavering determination to pursue a career in media has driven her to seek support to continue her education.
Born into a family with limited financial resources, her parents separated when she was young and are now living in South Africa. This separation has made it challenging for them to support her financially.
“I need funding because my parents cannot pay for my fees due to the financial challenges that they are experiencing. They separated when I was young and they are currently residing in South Africa, so it has been hard for them to support me since the separation,” Moyo explained.
Mitchell’s academic record is a testament to her potential. She completed her education at Amhlophe Secondary School, achieving an A in Theatre Arts, a B in Literature in Ndebele, and a B in History.
However, it has been two years since she last had the opportunity to continue her studies. “I want to go to university to study media and become a journalist,” she said.
Living with her grandmother and cousins in Bulawayo, Mitchell is the eldest sibling in her family. Reflecting on her passion for media, she recounted how a teacher from her primary school nurtured her talents by encouraging her to write stories, direct plays, and perform in front of her peers. This early exposure ignited a spark within her, driving her ambition to create meaningful content that resonates with audiences.
“It’s always been my dream to create engaging content that leaves a lasting impact, I don’t know how to explain but I do have so much passion for media,” said Mitchell.
Mitchell is not new to overcoming challenges. She received support from Childline, who paid for her school fees in 2022. While this support was invaluable, it ended when she completed her upper six.
“I acknowledge and am grateful for the support that I have received from Childline, which paid my fees to pursue my studies in 2022 but it ended when I finished my upper six. I have applied to other universities but most of the time I couldn’t even afford the application fee I looked for assistance but no one could help. I have tried to apply for some scholarships where they offer free application services for the past two years, and still nothing,” she explained.
For those willing to assist Mitchell in her journey, she can be contacted at 0778428543.
