NGO games in pictures

by Leroy Dzenga in Events. Posted November 6, 2024

Recently, Higherlife Foundation participated in the Inter-NGO games. We participated in different sporting disciplines including volleyball, football and netball. The Inter-NGO games saw different institutions in the non-profit sector coming together to unwind and refresh. They ran under the theme – it is not just a game, it’s a cause. Higherlife Foundation’s men’s football team ...

Graduate Series: “The future is digital and I will bring it home”

by Leroy Dzenga in Education, News, Our Fellows. Posted October 3, 2024

By Garikayi Mutamba When I got to the UZ, I was worried that people would look at us funny because I was on a scholarship and they were paying. My greatest fear was I would be treated like a charity case. During our orientation, I realised that my fears were misplaced. Most asked how I ...

Graduate Series: “I will lead drug discovery in Africa”

by Leroy Dzenga in Education, News, Our Work. Posted October 2, 2024

By Tatenda Mutengwa My name is Tatenda Mutengwa; I recently graduated with a Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Zimbabwe. I specialised in Computational Chemistry, a branch of chemistry that utilizes computer simulations to solve chemical problems. Now that I have completed my undergraduate degree, I am entering the world with optimism. Higherlife ...

Graduate Series: I am ready to give the world wings

by Leroy Dzenga in Education, News, Our Fellows. Posted October 2, 2024

By Ruvarashe Kambila When I walked into our first Aeronautical Engineering Class in 2019, the first thing I noticed was the fact that there were only four girls in a class of 19. This immediately communicated something to me: there must be a big gender gap in this area of science. When I did my ...

Cholera outbreak ends

by Leroy Dzenga in News. Posted September 4, 2024

The Zimbabwean Government has declared the cholera outbreak over after no cases were reported since July 1, 2024. Zimbabwe’s latest cholera spell, which started on 12 February 2023, saw 34,550 suspected cases 4,234 confirmed cases, and 631 deaths. At its peak, over 300 cases were reported in a single day. Since the onset of the ...

Trust-based philanthropy in action

by Leroy Dzenga in Announcements, Our Work. Posted August 22, 2024

Imagine a non-profit organisation that listens to the needs of the community it seeks to serve? Understands its cultures and sensitivities before it designs its programming? An organisation that does not prescribe solutions but walks hand in hand with those who understand the terrain to ensure maximum impact. An organisation conceptualised with Africa at the ...

How to sign up for Akello’s new library service

by Leroy Dzenga in Our Work. Posted August 22, 2024

Africa’s premier smart learning platform Akello has introduced new library services meant to ensure learners get access to a wide range of books at a low-cost. The Akello Library is a repository where learners and hobby readers can buy books at a fraction of what they would cost in a regular book shop. Akello’s approach ...

From one meal to three

by Leroy Dzenga in News, Our Work, Rural Transformation and Sustainable Livelihoods. Posted August 22, 2024

How Climate Smart Farming Transformed a Zimbabwe Children’s Home When Sister Liliosah Gomba arrived at Sacred Heart Children’s Home in 2019, she was immediately confronted by an acute need for food. The children at the facility were going through the day on one meal, which affected their well-being and learning. As the Home Coordinator, she ...

A star born of love

by Leroy Dzenga in Our Work. Posted August 22, 2024

By Stacey Mabuyaye When I first walked into STAR Leadership Academy in February this year, I was amazed at the facility’s beauty and the brains it housed. Brilliant young minds from all over the country and dedicated staff, who wake up daily to think of the best ways they can make us better leaders. If ...

How non-state actors can support education systems

by Leroy Dzenga in Blog, Education, News. Posted August 22, 2024

Dr Raymond Chipfakacha Governments are mandated by law in their respective countries to ensure there is access to equitable and quality education. However, in providing education, there are gaps which sometimes emerge prompting non-state actors to cover the gap. Over time, it has become an accepted fact that providing education is a collective effort. Time ...