From Zim to Westminster: Rev Maloba is rewriting UK migrant care, work justice rules

LEEDS, United Kingdom — Through pioneering policy advocacy in the halls of Westminster and frontline crisis support in West Yorkshire, Zimbabwean-born social entrepreneur and minister Eve Maloba is actively reshaping the UK’s approach to migrant worker welfare and ethical leadership.

As the founder and CEO of Complete Woman Charity, Rev. Maloba has built a powerful ecosystem that bridges grassroots community organising with national public policy.

She recently told Zim Community News that her tireless efforts against systemic exploitation recently earned her organisation a nomination for the prestigious Human Trafficking Foundation’s 2025 Anti-Slavery Award in the Rebuilding Lives category, celebrated at the Speaker’s House in the House of Commons.

“My organisation was shortlisted for an Anti-Slavery award by the Human Trafficking Foundation which is strongly funded by the House of Commons speaker so it’s a prestigious award,” Maloba said, reflecting on the milestone.

From Grassroots to Parliament

Since founding Complete Woman in 2009, Maloba’s mission has evolved from a local women’s empowerment initiative into a lifeline for thousands of refugees, asylum seekers, and sponsored workers. In July 2024, she initiated the “Humans Not Commodities: Work Justice Campaign” via Citizens UK, confronting severe vulnerabilities within the social care sector, such as wage theft and recruitment debt.

Her unique ability to turn frontline data into legislative action has made her a familiar face in government circles.

“I am invited to house of parliament 4/5 time a year,” Maloba added, highlighting her ongoing engagement with policy-makers.

These regular visits allow her to deliver crucial briefings directly to MPs and collaborate closely with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Home Office.

To solidify this support on the ground, she co-founded the Leeds Sponsored Workers Hub in June 2025 alongside Migrant Action. Funded by the Leeds City Council, the hub serves as a scalable city-wide blueprint providing legal signposting, safeguarding, and mental health support.

A Holistic Blueprint for Diaspora Excellence

Maloba’s impact is heavily backed by academic and professional credentials. A CMI Chartered Manager holding an MSc in Management Consulting from the University of Leeds, she seamlessly blends corporate governance with trauma-informed advocacy.

Her clinical and academic insights recently reached the medical community through her contribution to a prominent National Health Service (NHS) professional textbook, Effective Intervention in Mental Healthcare through Relational Practice, published by the Taylor & Francis Group.

“I have recently co-authored an National Health Service (NHS) text book with healthcare professionals contributing to knowledge for mental health in migrant communities,” Maloba shared.

The published text specifically addresses structural inequalities and therapeutic outcomes for migrant women.

As an ordained minister with over two decades of experience through Complete Life Ministries, Maloba views her leadership as a holistic calling. Through her “Rev Eve” coaching framework and guest lecturing, she continues to mentor the next generation of diaspora leaders.

Looking Ahead

Maloba’s forward-looking vision centres on total systemic reform. By combining academic research, management consultancy, and relentless policy advocacy, she aims to eliminate institutional loopholes that permit the exploitation of sponsored labour.

Her journey stands as a shining beacon of Zimbabwean diaspora excellence, proving that local community care can successfully drive international systemic change.