The Global Gender Report states that it would take 132 years for the global gender gap to be covered. The period is almost equal to two times the life expectancy of an average African woman. However, despite the glaring gap, some visionary Africans have decided to roll up their sleeves to trim the disparities. Our ...

Super thrilled that our Co-Founder Tsitsi Masiyiwa was named one of the Most Influential Women of 2022 by New African Woman Magazine. Mrs Masiyiwa was recognised for her philanthropic work and advocacy for gender equality in Zimbabwe and Africa. The Most Influential Women Awards by New African Woman Magazine recognise and celebrate the incredible work ...

The underrepresentation of women in philanthropy as grantmakers and grant recipients is a global phenomenon. However, on the African continent, our Co-Founder Tsitsi Masiyiwa says she wants to create more pathways for women funders who have historically been “extremely limited” by traditional gender roles.   Read more on why she believes more women should give ...

Higherlife Co-Founder Strive Masiyiwa was crowned Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2022 Spear’s Awards, in recognition of his work with two pan-African technology companies (Econet and Cassava Technologies) and for his work as with Higherlife Foundation and Delta Philanthropies, a UK-registered impact investment charity promoting development initiatives across Africa. The Spear’s Awards ceremony which ...