A Woman of Grace and Power: The Life and Ministry of Prophetess Ruth Makandiwa
Ruth Emmanuel-Makandiwa is a leading Entrepreneur, CEO, Mentor, Philanthropist, Author, and Christian Leader. As a God-fearing woman whose life and ministry have positively impacted thousands, she stands as a pillar of strength, wisdom, and compassion in Zimbabwe and beyond.
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A Ministry of Grace and Power
Prophetess Ruth Makandiwa's prophetic calling was evident long before her marriage to Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa. God called her into the Prophetic even before they met, which is how she knew he was the correct person to say "yes" to. Her ability to see and hear in the spirit is not just a title; it's a core aspect of her identity. She has prophesied to many in the church, often during ladies' services or at special gatherings, demonstrating her powerful gift.
Despite her own powerful prophetic grace, she operates with a profound level of respect for her husband as her covering and the visionary of the ministry. She often leaves the public prophesying to him, choosing to exercise her gift when he is not present. This dynamic showcases a powerful model of a spiritual partnership, where a Prophetess wife is the necessary helper for a husband who is a ministry himself.
A Heart for Humanity: Agape Family Care
As a passionate advocate for women and the girl child, Prophetess Makandiwa runs powerful awareness campaigns like the '#GirlChildSheCan Campaign' and the ‘Together In The Same World’ Campaign for people with Albinism. Her humanitarian work through her charity organization, Agape Family Care, is extensive and covers:
- Livelihoods: Supporting widows, orphans, and the less privileged.
- Emergency Relief: Providing aid for disasters and food insecurity.
- W.A.S.H: Borehole drilling and water point establishments.
- Education: Full scholarships from primary to tertiary education.
- Medical Outreaches: Free cataract surgeries and medical equipment donations.
- Institutional Support: Outreach to prisons, hospitals, and old people’s homes.
Her philanthropic work has earned her numerous accolades, including an Honorary Doctorate from the International Institute of Philanthropy in 2014 and the Diamond Winner for the Philanthropist of the Year at the 2022 Megafest Women's Awards. As part of her community development initiatives, she is currently building the first-ever high school in her childhood community of Sunningdale.
An Astute Entrepreneur and Visionary
The footprint of her illustrious work in business and entrepreneurship covers fashion and clothing, manufacturing, furniture, décor and design, events, and organic food production. As a leader and visionary, she sits on organizational and corporate boards and is the CEO and Founder of Femme De Substance, an empowerment and mentorship program for female entrepreneurs.
As an active partner in ministry, her portfolio also involves running the ministry’s free-to-air channel, Christ TV, and co-authoring the 30-day daily devotional, The Life Lighter, further expanding the ministry's global impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prophetess Ruth Makandiwa is the co-founder of the United Family International Church (UFIC), a leading entrepreneur, CEO, author, and an award-winning philanthropist. She is married to Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa.
She is a Prophetess in her own right and serves as a co-founder of UFIC. She also leads the Victorious Ladies women's department, co-authors "The Life Lighter" devotional, and helps run Christ TV.
Agape Family Care is the charity organization she founded, which carries out extensive humanitarian work, including supporting thousands of widows and orphans, disaster relief, borehole drilling, providing scholarships, and funding free medical treatments like eye cataract surgeries.
She is the CEO and Founder of Femme De Substance, a mentorship program for female entrepreneurs. Her business interests span fashion, manufacturing, furniture, décor, events, and organic food production.
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