Tsitsi and Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa discuss how a gender lens and systems change thinking are starting to transform Africa

by Higherlife in News. Posted October 26, 2022

At Higherlife Foundation, we are privileged to be led by two phenomenal women Tsitsi and Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa who use their influence, knowledge and resources to move communities forward and transform lives! Recently the mother-daughter sat down with renowned journalist and practitioner Matthew Bishop to share more about their philanthropic journey and commitment to advancing women’s ...

Tsitsi Masiyiwa leads a new cohort of African philanthropists to advance gender equality on the continent

by Higherlife in Events, Our Founders. Posted October 26, 2022

African Philanthropy Forum launches the Africa Gender Initiative uniting African philanthropists behind the common goal of advancing gender equality across the continent. Tsitsi Masiyiwa, the philanthropist behind the Initiative is leading the new cohort of African philanthropists committed to inspire more Africans to give directly to the issue. The initial list of funding partners includes ...

Unleashing the potential of young girls across Zimbabwe

by Higherlife in Girls Empowerment. Posted October 12, 2022

Every 10 minutes, somewhere in the world, an adolescent girl dies because of violence. 33,000 girls become child brides every day or one every two seconds. 129 million girls are out of school, including 32 million of primary school age and 97 million of secondary school age. These disheartening facts all point to the crisis ...