Our Story

Learn about our journey, our mission, and the passionate team behind Sunrise Sign Language Academy

Our Mission

At Sunrise Sign Language Academy, our mission is to bridge communication gaps and foster an inclusive society through high-quality sign language education and advocacy. We believe in a world where language is never a barrier to full participation in society.

We are committed to preserving and promoting Zimbabwe Sign Language as a vital part of our cultural heritage, while empowering both deaf and hearing individuals with the skills to communicate effectively

Our Values

  • Inclusion
  • Creating spaces where everyone belongs regardless of hearing ability
  • Excellence
  • Delivering the highest standards in sign language education
  • Respect
  • Honoring the dignity, culture, and rights of the Deaf community
Our Mission & Values

Meet Our Team

Our passionate educators and staff are dedicated to making sign language accessible to all Zimbabweans.
Douglas Mapeta
Douglas Mapeta

Founder, Chairperson & Senior Consultant

Nomore-Kent-Simango
Nomore Kent Simango

Brand Ambassador and Publicity

Ms Mirriam S Mazula
Ms Mirriam S Mazula

Administrator & Lecturer

Miss-Charity-Mageza
Miss Charity Mageza

Front Desk Clerk, Interpreter & Lecturer

Advocate-Nigel-P-Tahwa
Advocate Nigel P Tahwa

Co ordinator & Disability Desk

Ms Spiwe Dera
Ms Spiwe Dera

Lecturer & Interpreter

John-R-Vudzi
John R Vudzi

Deaf Interpreter & Trainer

Ms-Faith-F-Mutungwazi
Ms Faith F Mutungwazi

Communication & Lecturer

Evidence-Sengai
Evidence Sengai

Lecturer & Interpreter

Dougens-R-Mapeta
Dougens R Mapeta

Lecturer and Interpreter

Ngwenya-Mthabisi
Ngwenya Mthabisi

Physiotherapist Volunteer & Interpreter and trainer

Memory-Chinwada
Memory Chinwada

Health Issues Volunteer & Interpreter

Mrs-Florence-Chakandinakira
Mrs Florence Chakandinakira

Trainer & Interpreter

Mrs-Petronella-Mhandara
Mrs Petronella Mhandara

Lecturer and Interpreter

Our Journey

From humble beginnings to becoming Zimbabwe's premier sign language institution
Our Journey Map

Our Impact In Numbers

Over a decade of promoting inclusive communication in Zimbabwe
6 000+
Students Trained
100 +
Communities Served
20+
Qualified Instructors
5+
Partner Organizations