All About Toastmasters
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. In a supportive community or corporate environment, members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to impromptu questions, and give and receive constructive feedback. It is through this regular practice that members are empowered to meet personal and professional communication goals. Founded in 1924, the organization is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado with approximately 270,000 members in more than 14,200 clubs in 148 countries.
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Break Barriers, Not Your Budget
Members pay international dues of $60 USD every six months, plus a new member fee of $20 USD. With Toastmasters, the learning never stops. Join Toastmasters and you will:
Improve your public speaking skills
Build leadership skills
Maximize your potential
Enjoy unlimited personal growth
Work on networking in a small and supportive environment
Practice writing speeches and presenting in a group setting
Gain a competitive advantage in the workplace
Build self-confidence and self-awareness
How Does Toastmasters Work?
Everything in Toastmasters revolves around the club. With a global network of clubs, you are sure to find one near you! Most clubs have around 20 members and meet once a week for an hour. For a preview of what the club experience is like, watch the video below:
Everything in Toastmasters revolves around the club. With a global network of clubs, you are sure to find one near you! Most clubs have around 20 members and meet once a week for an hour. For a preview of what the club experience is like, watch the video below:
What is Pathways?
The Pathways learning experience is Toastmasters' education program. This multi-language online learning tool allows you to leverage over 300 practical workplace skills, including:
Are You Ready to Join?
After you find a club that you like, joining is easy. When you join, you will be assigned a mentor, who will be there to answer any questions you have and help guide you on your journey to personal and professional growth.
Leadership Team
Introducing this year’s District 129 leadership team. Their hard work and dedication to Toastmasters enables the organization to thrive across Angola, Eswatini, Malawi, Mauritius, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Cabinet
Zivai Matondo
District Director
City: Harare
Country: Zimbabwe
Occupation: Personal Development Coach, Trainer & Facilitator
Biography: Zivai Matondo, Life Transformation Strategist, empowers individuals to achieve extraordinary results as Founder of ZivaiM Coaching.
Ravin Papiah
Program Quality Director
City: Coromandel
Country: Mauritius
Occupation:Business Owner/Keynote Speaker, Coach, Trainer
Biography: As Program Quality Director, I aim to enhance training, promote club success, boost member engagement, achieve DCP goals, and drive continuous improvement.
Future Moyo
Club Growth Director
City: Bulawayo
Country: Zimbabwe
Occupation:Business Development Consultant, Corporate Trainer and Professional MC
Biography: Future Moyo, a business consultant and trainer, empowers SMEs through digital marketing, soft skills training, and strategic guidance.
Liza Zindoga
Public Relations Manager
City: Harare
Country: Zimbabwe
Occupation: Engineer – Technical Director for S E Electrical Engineers
Biography: Liza Zindoga, a mother, engineer, and passionate Toastmaster, transformed from introvert to leader, empowering her community through service.
Andrew Tsuro
District Advisor
City: Harare
Country: Zimbabwe
Occupation: Corporate Skills Facilitator
Biography: Award-winning international corporate facilitator and entrepreneur, Andrew Tsuro, is on a mission to redefine leadership in Africa. Through coaching and advisory, he drives measurable success and transformative results in professionals and organisations around the world.
Division Directors
Nocawe Nkosi
Division B Director
City: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province
Country: South Africa
Occupation: Deputy Director : Environmental Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
Biography: Nocawe, a self-directed leader, is dedicated to serving others with her slogan: “Ignite hope and rise above challenges with the right tools and support.
Joselyn Matizanhau
Division C Director
City: Harare
Country: Zimbabwe
Occupation: Clinic Director
Biography: Since 2018, my Toastmasters journey has been transformative. I’ve served in various roles, completed 4 learning pathways, and earned awards like the Triple Crown and NAGIC 5. I’m now mentoring and recently achieved TLI trainer accreditation. Outside Toastmasters, I’m a married mother of 5.
Mahefa Andriamamonjy
Division F Director
City: Antananarivo
Country: Madagascar
Occupation: Chief of Legal Department
Biography: Mahefa Andriamamonjy, a Toastmaster since 2018, led The First Toastmasters Club of Madagascar through Covid, helped Madagascar become districted, and now serves as Area Director, soon to be Division Director.
Jorge Munguambe
Division G Director
City: Maputo
Country: Mozambique
Occupation: Banker. Head of Customer Information
Biography: With 25 years in banking and a Master’s in Engineering, I’m passionate about education. Toastmasters revived my teaching career at Mozambique’s top public university.
Leadership Opportunities
Are you looking for your next opportunity within the Toastmasters organization? There are many roles to fill on our leadership team. A high-ranking volunteer position with an internationally recognized educational nonprofit always looks good on a resume! You’ll be able to utilize your talents while garnering behind-the-scenes insights on matters concerning your district.
Area Director
About The Role:
Serve as the direct liaison between the District and the clubs. Area Directors conduct club visits twice a year and Area Speech Contests in the Fall and Spring.
Division Director
About The Role:
Lead and support the Division Area Directors. Coordinate division activities, set division goals and leadership training 3 times a year, and conduct Division Speech Contest
Finance Manager
About The Role:
The Finance Manager is entrusted with the fiscal oversight and management of the District. They work closely with the District Director, Program Quality Director, and Club Grown Director ensuring the district is making cost-effective decisions—within policy—that result in effective fiscal management.
Administration Manager
About The Role:
The Administration Manager’s responsibilities include maintaining the District’s historical records and recording and distributing meeting minutes. Additionally, they maintain accurate, timely records of district business.
Logistics Manager
About The Role:
The Logistics Manager sets up necessary equipment, assists District leaders with meeting arrangements, distributes program materials, keeps track of District property, and addresses disruptions during events. A track record of organization and diplomacy are a must for this role.
Public Relations Manager
About The Role:
The Public Relations Manager coordinates publicity efforts within the District. They work to increase awareness of Toastmasters using all available media. Their role is to establish and maintain lines of communication between the district and its members, as well as between the district and the public.