Student Stories – Donald Toperesu – Learning to LIVE

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Being at Makomborero has already taught me life-changing ethics that have impacted my life in a most unbelievable way that has further propelled me to achieving my dream of becoming a prolific actuary. Through the Bible studies at the boarding house, I have learnt the essence of ove owing to the teachings of Laura that […]

Student Stories – Shyline’s Thoughts on Life

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Just because others are doing things faster than you doesn’t necessarily mean you are failing. Life will always treat us differently – like a jigsaw puzzle, we all fit perfectly in our places. Life can be likened to hot water.  If you put an egg in hot water, it hardens and then coagulates. If you […]

Student Stories – Roy

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This is the story from one of our newest intake – Roy.  We have so enjoyed getting to know Roy this year.  He has show such bravery and courage in the face of deep grief at the loss of his mother just days after starting on the Makomborero programme.  He is also flying academically and […]

Student Stories – Ngoni

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I am the second born, and the eldest male child in my family which consists of four children. With an older sister and two younger brothers, I was raised by both my parents in Chitungwiza. My mother is a housewife and my father is the breadwinner of the family. I spent all seven years of […]

Cola – my four-legged pal!

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A loyal pal – always there when I need her, Cola has become a part of my life I greatly appreciate. Since I was three years old, I had always loved animals, but dogs had always been at the very centre of my heart. Unfortunately for me, I spent most of my life in the high density […]

My Experience of the African Leadership Academy

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I can still recall the moment I received the email from the African Leadership Academy, inviting me to attend their boot camp on the 26th November 2016. My cheeks were flushed with enthusiasm and eagerness. I visualised a younger United Nations, an event with future leaders discussing pressing world issues little did I know that […]

Student Stories – Bright – Dreams Can Come True

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I believe no matter how big we dream, if we don’t get people to support and motivate us we won’t get anywhere. I really want to thank my family and Makomborero Zimbabwe for their continuous support and for providing me with the platform to dream big and achieve my dreams. My name is Bright Zenda, […]

Student Stories – Simba – I Stand Amazed

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My name is Simbarashe Nembaware. I was born on the 12th of January 1994 in Mutare. I am the eldest in a family of four. I grew up in Tafara; a high density suburb in Harare. My father is a sculptor and my mother is unemployed. Life wasn’t easy back in the day, my mother […]

Student Stories – Lesleen – My journey to success!

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My journey to success started on the 22nd of February 1994; yes it started on the day I was born when my parents wished success to follow me all the days of my life. My name is Lesleen Muzavazi and I live with my family in the high density suburb called Budiriro. Being the second […]