TikTok star and humanitarian Dora Moono Nyambe passed away suddenly at the age of 32 on Wednesday, December 25.
The media personality is known for launching her nonprofit Footprints of Hope in 2019 and building a school in Zambia.
She had chronicled her journey on social media, where she amassed around 4.2 million followers on your TikTok page and 110,000 followers on Instagram.
However, this week, on Friday, December 27, a message was shared on both accounts to announce his shocking death.
It said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden departure of our beloved Dora. “She will be remembered as a loving mother, heroine, philanthropist for peace and an extraordinary woman.”
The title of the post included: “The burial program for our beloved Dora Moono Nyambe.”
TikTok star and humanitarian Dora Moono Nyambe passed away suddenly at the age of 32 on Wednesday, December 25.
Nyambe’s burial was originally scheduled for Saturday, December 28, but was later moved to December 30 “due to unforeseen challenges.”
In a separate post uploaded on Saturday, a message read: “The burial of the late Dora Moono Nyambe, which was initially scheduled for an earlier date, has been moved to Monday afternoon, December 30, 2024 due to some unforeseen challenges.”
“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.”
“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has come to support us, whether financially or in other ways,” was also added in the caption.
“Your kindness and generosity have been a source of great comfort and strength to the family during this period.”
The cause of death has not yet been revealed, but just over a week before her passing, Dora revealed that she had broken her leg in a clip shared on December 15, but it is unclear if that has any relation to her death.
Earlier this week, on Thursday, a fellow teacher who had worked for Nyambe’s non-profit organization also confirmed the educator’s death in a video uploaded to her main TikTok page.
“I officially announce the loss of my beloved CEO, Director, Manager and Founder of Footprints of Hope School, who passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.”
However, this week, on Friday, December 27, a message was shared on both accounts to announce his shocking death.
Nyambe’s burial was originally scheduled for Saturday, December 28, but was later moved to December 30 “due to unforeseen challenges.”
She continued: ‘Our sister will be buried here in Mapapa, at Footprints of Hope School. Many thanks for everything.”
Dora’s last Instagram post before her death was shared earlier this week on Monday, and was a collaboration with YouTuber MrBeast (James Stephen ‘Jimmy’ Donaldson) for Beast Philanthropy.
On December 15, she uploaded a separate clip while sitting inside a vehicle and briefly directed the camera toward her broken foot.
However, his injury did not stop him from stopping to try to get a bus to help the children get to school.
She wrote in the caption: ‘A hurt leg can’t stop us! Let’s get a school bus for the children of this remote village. ‘We can do this!!!’
Earlier this month, Nyambe highlighted the importance of getting a new bus for the children of Mapapa village in Zambia.
In a short video, she wrote: ‘Our school is free and has rescued over 500 k!ds from SA and abuse. That’s why we really need a bus.’
Dora worked to give the village children access to education and also worked to prevent child marriage.
The cause of her death has yet to be revealed, but days before her passing, Dora revealed that she had broken her leg in a clip shared on December 15, but it is unclear if that has any bearing on her death.
On December 20, he uploaded a clip while standing in front of the camera using a crutch due to his leg injury.
‘We have been able to stop many child marriages and created this safe haven for them. Much more needs to be done for so many people,” he wrote.
Nyambe had also been open on social media about adopting 13 children and raising between 150 and 200 more.
In her last TikTok, which was also uploaded just a few days before her death, she shared a montage featuring the town’s children and her time teaching at school.
Dora could also be seen handing out books to a group of children, as well as packing food to give to the children of the town.
“When I started adopting, people said I couldn’t do it because of my age and because I wasn’t married,” Dora wrote in a text added to the reel. He then added in the caption: “One day at a time.”
In his official LinkedIn profileNyambe studied at Immaculata Teaching College from 2011 to 2013. And then in January 2019, she launched her non-profit organization Footprints of Hope.
In a description on the page, he shared: “We strive to educate, feed, shelter and protect the youth of the rural village of Mapapa.”
In his last TikTok, which was also uploaded just a few days before his death, he shared a montage with the town’s children and his time teaching at school.
In a description on the page, he shared: “We strive to educate, feed, shelter and protect the youth of the rural village of Mapapa.”
‘100% of all development efforts are funded through donations on our GoFundMe page. I am the director and president of all operations.’
Regarding her work in the village, she previously explained to her followers that she had simply visited Mapapa with a friend in 2019 while waiting for a visa.
However, after seeing the poverty and lack of education of the children there, she made the decision to move to Mapapa with her adopted children to provide a positive change.
One of her daughters then introduced her to TikTok, where she was able to reach millions of viewers to share her journey and raise awareness for her nonprofit.
Joseph Schmitt, a graduate of Northeastern University, wrote a book about Dora’s experience in the village titled Under A Zambian Tree in 2023.
‘I’m trying to amplify her voice, but I couldn’t imagine achieving or even trying to achieve what she has done. “She’s amazing,” he said. Northeast Global News last year in February.
Shortly after visiting Mapapa for the first time, Dora told the outlet, “On the second or third day, I was wondering, ‘Why aren’t these kids in school?'”
Following her success on social media, especially TikTok, she began receiving donations, large and small, to help support her charity.
‘Yes, there are children who are suffering. But that’s not all they are. “They are also incredible human beings,” he said.
‘Many TikTok users are young. “I think they identify with me, also as a black woman,” she explained last year.
And as for the content he shares on TikTok and Instagram, he expressed that he likes to show hopeful videos of children.
‘Yes, there are children who are suffering. But that’s not all they are. “They are also incredible human beings.”
‘They make this amazing art. They love sports. They love to read. “I show these other aspects that you wouldn’t normally see in a traditional African story about a poor boy seeking help,” Dora added.