Sharai Mukonoweshuro Literary Foundation

Inspiring Readers, Supporting Writers, Celebrating Zimbabwe

"Sharai was a hugely compassionate writer whose social realistic novels tackled themes as varied as domestic strife, crime, the triumph of love over evil, and hope over fate."

— Petina Gappah

We are a non-profit dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and empowering Zimbabweans through literature. Our mission focuses on promoting literacy for young readers and nurturing creative writing in English, Shona, and Ndebele. By bridging cultural divides and uniting voices across the globe, we celebrate Zimbabwean heritage through the power of the written word.

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About Sharai Mukonoweshuro

Sharai Mukonoweshuro was born Sharai Hove on the 29th of December in 1939. She was the first woman to have a novel published in the Shona language, and her works have inspired generations of Zimbabwean writers.