Yale University and Higherlife Foundation Extend Partnership to Mentor African High School Student Leaders

by digital in Education, News. Posted March 13, 2018

Yale University and the Higherlife Foundation are pleased to announce a commitment to extend the Yale Young African Scholars program (YYAS) for another five years, made possible through the continuing generosity of Zimbabwean-born philanthropists Strive and Tsitsi Masiyiwa. Building on the success of Yale’s initial three-year partnership with the Higherlife Foundation, this next phase will ...

Higherlife Foundation Appoints Dr. Kennedy Mubaiwa as New CEO

by digital in News. Posted February 22, 2018

Higherlife Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kennedy Mubaiwa as Chief Executive Officer effective January, 2018. Known for his passion for contributing to the future of Africa through education, Kennedy has the unanimous support of the Higherlife Foundation Board of Directors. Dr. Kennedy Mubaiwa served as a Trustee for Higherlife Foundation from ...

The 2018 Joshua Nkomo Scholarship applications are now Open!

by digital in Education, News. Posted February 1, 2018

Higherlife Foundation is offering Joshua Nkomo Scholarships for students referred to as “Joshualites”. The scholarships are available to Zimbabwean citizens under the age of 21 at the time of applying. A’ Level scholarships are for candidates starting Lower 6. University scholarships are for candidates entering 1st year undergraduate studies. Both these opportunities apply to students ...

Ruzivo Smart Learning celebrates 150 000 users on the platform

by digital in Education, News. Posted August 30, 2017

Recently Ruzivo Smart Learning, Zimbabwe’s leading e-learning platform for primary and secondary students powered by Higherlife Foundation and Econet Wireless recently celebrated reaching over 150 000 users on the platform nationwide! To kick off celebrations of this great milestone, Higherlife Foundation held a celebratory ceremony at Tangenhamo Primary School in Chitungwiza – a school that ...

Yale Young African Scholars Zimbabwe Edition underway

by digital in Education, News. Posted August 22, 2017

The Zimbabwean edition of the Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) 2017 program in partnership with the Higherlife Foundation started yesterday at Arundel School in Harare and will end on the 24th of August. According to YYAS Program Manager Laura A Kaub this years’ program features 103 students ,that is 57 girls and 46 boys from ...

Higherlife Foundation Founders Strive & Tsitsi Masiyiwa speak at APF Learning Session in Johannesburg

by digital in News. Posted August 22, 2017

On the 3rd of August, Higherlife Foundation Founders Mr Strive and Mrs Tsitsi Masiyiwa participated at the African Philanthropy Forum (APF) regional learning session in Johannesburg to explore the role of key actors and partnerships in philanthropy. This session was focused on shaping a new narrative on African philanthropy to take African philanthropy to the ...

Higherlife Co-founder, Strive Masiyiwa speaks at the NBA Africa Innovation Summit in Johannesburg

by digital in News. Posted August 10, 2017

On the 4th of August 2017, Higherlife Co-Founder, Mr. Strive Masiyiwa participated at the first ever NBA Africa Innovation Summit in Johannesburg. The Summit brought together leaders from business, entertainment, philanthropy, sports, social entrepreneurship, technology and youth development ‘to share and explore innovative ways of addressing challenges in youth development across Africa.’ The summit was ...

Higherlife Foundation holds one of a kind Innovate Elevate Youth Conference

by digital in Education, News. Posted July 27, 2017

From the 20th – 22nd of July all roads led to Celebration Centre Harare for the first ever Innovate Elevate Youth Conference powered by Higherlife Foundation. The two day conference saw young Africans from all walks of life come to participate in the life changing conference that focused on learning, exploring, building, connecting and engaging ...

2017 Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program Kicks Off

by digital in Education, News. Posted June 28, 2017

On 29th July, the Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) program kicks off its series of three sessions in Accra, Ghana; Kigali, Rwanda; and Harare, Zimbabwe. YYAS is a high-intensity program that brings together African secondary school students for a cost-free seven-day residential program designed to introduce students to the demanding U.S. university and financial aid ...

Higherlife Foundation Partners with The ENDFund in the Econet Vic Falls Marathon

by digital in Health, News. Posted June 23, 2017

On the 18th of June 2017 Higherlife Foundation partnered with The ENDFund in the highly anticipated Econet Victoria Falls Marathon. Developed in conjunction with the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe, the Victoria Falls Marathon gives both local and international runners the opportunity to experience the incredible thrill of running whilst enjoying amazing landscapes and views ...