Vimbai is a 24-year-old social advocate with a bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Zimbabwe. Through her personal experience as a sibling in Special Olympics, Vimbai has developed an unwavering commitment to the cause. In addition to her role as a sibling, Vimbai actively participates as a Unified partner, bridging the gap between individuals with and without intellectual disabilities (ID) through sports, projects, and Unified leadership. As a dynamic youth leader and passionate advocate for inclusion, she is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with ID. Vimbai's dedication, academic background, and involvement as a Unified partner have positioned her as a catalyst for positive change and a source of inspiration for others.
"Being part of the Special Olympics movement radiates a lot of joy, empowerment, and satisfaction in me. I feel very blessed to witness firsthand the transformative impact Special Olympics has had on my sibling, my unified partner, and other athletes with intellectual disabilities.”
GLOBAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CLASS OF 2023 - 2025
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Malvin Tafadzwa Mukombe
Special Olympics Africa -
Vimbai Yolanda Njovo
Special Olympics Africa -
Humaira Syeda
Special Olympics Asia Pacific -
Yumna Masood
Special Olympics Asia Pacific -
Akmaral Aibyek
Special Olympics East Asia -
Sarandagina Nyambuudorj
Special Olympics East Asia -
Louis Kleemeyer
Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia -
Tim Pietrowski
Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia -
Chiara Petrozzi
Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia, 2025 World Games Host Program -
Lucrezia Parodi
Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia, 2025 World Games Host Program -
Amy Mariela Ramírez Estrada
Special Olympics Latin America -
Gabriela Patricia Velásquez Rodríguez
Special Olympics Latin America -
Abdelrahman Elmowafy
Special Olympics Middle East/North Africa -
Shahd Elmowafy
Special Olympics Middle East/North Africa -
Kate Gonzalez
Special Olympics North America -
Samuel Lara
Special Olympics North America