Tsitsi Masiyiwa wants African women to start giving big

by Rumbidzai Nenzou in News, Our Founders. Posted December 7, 2022

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 ...

Capernaum Scholarship alumni shortlisted for Africa innovation awards

by Higherlife in News, Our Fellows. Posted November 29, 2022

One of our Capernaum Scholarship alumni, Allen Chafa has been shortlisted for the 2023 Africa prize for Innovation. Allen has developed a real-time water quality monitoring and control system known as the Smart Water Tech designed to address poor water quality, which results in the spread of water-borne diseases. He is among 15 Africans who ...

Strive Masiyiwa among 2022 Spear’s Awards Winners

by Higherlife in News, Our Founders. Posted November 10, 2022

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 ...

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 ...

SLA pioneers shine bright in high school examinations

by Higherlife in Education, Events, News, Our Work. Posted January 31, 2022

When a learner completes their Ordinary Level, the conventional idea is to head straight to Advanced Level without much delay. That is the structure that has always been followed. However, some believe the regular school curriculum may not be enough to prepare model young adults and professionals who will change the world. The gap saw ...

Pfumvudza training renews hope in Shamva

by Higherlife in News, Our Work, Rural Transformation and Sustainable Livelihoods. Posted December 2, 2021

Lorraine of Ward 11 in Shamva entered into a marriage at a young age. At 21, she is already raising two children with her 24-year-old husband in the mining town in Mashonaland Central. The couple struggles to make ends meet, as Lorraine is a full-time housewife who spends her days caring for their children aged ...

Higherlife Foundation joins the world in ending violence against women and girls

by Higherlife in Events, News. Posted November 25, 2021

1 in 3 women and girls experience violence in their lifetime. This must stop! This International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women which also marks the start of #16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence, Higherlife Foundations stands with #OrangeTheWorld: End Violence against women and girls. We believe that when you empower a girl or woman, ...

Higherlife Foundation, Ahavat Ammi Ministries and Yeshivat Shuvu to host special conference for Africa

by Higherlife in Events, News. Posted November 23, 2021

We are delighted to share that Higherlife Foundation together with *Ahavat Ammi Ministries and *Yeshivat Shuvu will be hosting a celebration full of love and light this Hanukkah. The 8-day “Festival of Lights” will include daily teachings and moments of fellowship led by renowned Pastor Matt McKeown a teacher at Yeshivat Shuvu school of Rabbinic ...

Higherlife Foundation joins the world in commemorating World Children’s’ Day

by Higherlife in Education, News. Posted November 21, 2021

Higherlife foundation joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Children’s Day- a day for advocating, promoting, and celebrating children’s rights. World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote “international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.” At ...

Higherlife Foundation Co-Founder, Strive Masiyiwa, recognized as Africa’s top Digital Leader

by Higherlife in Announcements, News. Posted November 19, 2021

On 18 November 2021, Higherlife Foundation Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Strive Masiyiwa was recognized as the leading shaper of Africa’s digital landscape by the Africa Report in its first ever ranking of 40 of the digital economy’s power players. A leader in an industry that has continued to exceed expectations in Africa, telecommunications, Mr. Masiyiwa continues ...