MASO Board Chair Challenges Organisation to Prove Its Impact

Gweru - Multi-Aid Support Organisation (MASO) Board Chairperson, Willie Mponda, has issued a bold challenge to the organisation’s leadership and stakeholders to prove that its work is making a meaningful difference in the lives of the communities it serves.

Opening MASO’s strategic plan and policy review workshop yesterday, April 14, Mponda said the most pressing task before the organisation is not expansion or rebranding, but a clear-eyed assessment of its impact.

“One critical question we must ask ourselves is, are we doing the right things, and are we doing enough for the communities we serve?” he said.

The question framed what Mponda described as a decisive moment for MASO, as it seeks to reposition itself as a national organisation responding to increasingly complex challenges, including climate change, health pressures and governance gaps.

He warned that without honest answers, the organisation risks drifting away from its core mission.

“This process is not just about MASO, it is about the communities we serve and the resilience we must build to ensure sustainable development,” Mponda said.

He called on stakeholders to move beyond routine evaluations and instead engage in a candid, solution-driven review that identifies gaps and redefines priorities in line with current realities.

“It is time to transform for a better tomorrow and position ourselves to be among the best in the country,” he said.

The workshop, which brings together board members, staff and partners, is expected to inform adjustments to MASO’s 2023–2028 strategic plan, with a stronger focus on measurable impact and community relevance.

Mponda said the outcomes would guide the organisation’s next phase, emphasising that credibility and effectiveness will depend on how well MASO responds to the needs of vulnerable groups.

“Together, we must ensure that MASO remains a true driver of transformation,” he said, officially opening the meeting.