Launched a trust fund organisation titled,'Fashion Advocacy Trust FAT'.
The Trust is founded in the objectives of addressing HIV and Aids,gender based violence and other issues that are affecting the society,by using fashion .
Mubochwa told,Aftv Magazine that as an organisation they will use their creativity ,which is designing collections that will be mouthpiece of their vision.
"As FAT we shall launch several fashion collections which will all address several societal issues and one of our collections is the condom dress.
"The condom dress was crafted using,condoms as a material and other materials," he informed. Aside from the condom dress,Mubochwa has also created a red dress.
Which mainly speaks out about one of the main visions of the United Nations,which is to have an HIV/Aids free generation by 2030.
While for the condom dress it,addresses and encourages people to practice safe sex.
Belinda Potts who is one of the trustees of the FAT,she is the face of the condom dress.
Potts is expected to be wearing the dress during the AIDS day commemorations,which will be hosted in Zimbabwe,at Masvingo.
The FAT's first charity work was held at the Ancient City of Zimbabwe,were by the organisation donated 20 000ZWL,to the Inaugural Miss Disability Masvingo.Which was held on the 16th of November at Flamboyant Hotel.
Also in addition,groceries that were donated from personal funds,were disturbuted to the institution.
The FAT organisation is planning to tour across Zimbabwe,especially in rural areas.
As they use fashion as a tool to address social issues to raise awareness on issues affecting marginalized members of the society to promote gender equality through fashion.
Pic credit:Pride Colds photographer
By Rubaya Tapiwa
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