Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

From Vivre Co to Tiyenda Women's Collective

 

The story of Vivre Co Australia began in July 2018 as a Brisbane- based beauty business with a mission to empower and educate young girls from impoverished communities and equip them with skills for a better quality life. We have a core belief that everyone should have equal rights to a quality education and access to equal opportunity. Through our efforts, we sponsored over 70 scholarships for young girls living in poverty in Malawi, Africa creating a lasting impact inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—including Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 4: Quality Education, and Goal 5: Gender Equality.

 

Our work left a meaningful legacy, including collaboration with Emmanuel Mzembe, Founder of the Bikema Academic Centre, also a social enterprise. While the pandemic brought Vivre Co’s operations to a halt in 2020, its values and vision gave rise to Vivre Wellness, shifting focus toward the impact of mental health on society. Vivre Wellness emphasizes holistic well-being, mental health, and empowering individuals to fulfill their potential.

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 Now, we’re proud to reignite the spirit of Vivre Co, in partnership once again with Emmanuel Mzembe and Africa Innovate, through the Tiyende Women’s Collective—a program dedicated to empowering women living in poverty in Malawi, Africa. “Tiyende,” meaning “Let’s Go” in Chichewa, symbolizes our belief in forward movement and community transformation. All Hearted. United as One. Go Together. 

 

This initiative provides microloans alongside a 6-month incubator program, offering mentorship, training, and resources to help women launch or grow their businesses. By combining financial independence with skill-building, the Tiyende Women’s Collective breaks the cycle of poverty and create sustainable, lasting change. Join us in empowering women and transforming lives. Together, let’s go further. Tiyende!