Zim Community Trailblazers Awards
Fayaz Rahman: ZCTA outstanding philanthropist
Runs 26 Islamic centres in the Mashonaland areas where he takes care of 1 357 orphaned children.
Fayaz Rahman, the owner of Faynas Fasteners, a company that deals in all types of industrial fasteners also runs 26 Islamic centres in the Mashonaland areas where he takes care of 1 357 orphaned children.
Rahman, who was once the Captain of Schools Mashonaland Country Districts Hockey Team sits on several boards including that of Twin Rivers School in Avondale.
A member for the Islamic Burial committee in Harare, Rahman assisted in food distribution during the Tokwe disaster in Masvingo.
He was in charge of logistics in food distribution, clothing and equipment during Cylone Idai disaster for two months with Miracle Missions Vimba.
Was involved in building a clinic and repairing a school in the affected area after Cyclone Idai with Miracle Missions.
He has built 36 homes in Stapleford and Nyabira areas after a veld fire destroyed people’s homes.
“I have built and continue to build homes for widows in the rural areas, using old building materials donated by friends.
“I repaired five boreholes in Banket Township as they have not had water for over three years.”
He has drilled 23 boreholes, installed tanks and provided plumbing in rural areas.