At this time of year each year we go through our recruitment process to select our Makomborero students for the coming academic year, which runs from January to December in Zimbabwe. We ask our applicants to tell us a bit about themselves – their family history and their career aspirations. And, each year we have […]
I am a determined girl who is hardworking and strongly willed to make it in life regardless of any obstacles that may come my way. This trait I acquired from my mother who tirelessly works for my brother, cousins and I to live a better life. My best characteristic is my perseverance. I do not believe […]
This second term always feels the busiest term of the year. I think the cold winter mornings and the incredible demanding co-curricular programme makes it feel very, very hectic! So much happens during the term that it is often hard to capture it all here, so for more details and photos please follow us on […]
I have the pleasure of working with Makomborero’s Treasurer, Nathan Whitaker in the UK. He told me about the great work the charity is doing in my country of birth, Zimbabwe. Whilst I was planning a family visit to Zimbabwe, I also got in contact with Laura to arrange a visit to the Resource Centre […]
Hi, I’m Chenai. I go to Hellenic International Academy. What I have to say about myself really is nothing new, a cliche even. However, what drives me out of bed every morning, and keeps me focused, only applies to me. My passion, I feel, is not as common. I am the first and only girl in a […]
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 […]
The start of the year is always really busy but it is also an exciting time with the new students coming into the house. It is always a tough term f adjustment for them but they have settled really well! It is wonderful to see how the Upper Sixth students support the Lower Sixth through this transition. We were very sad to hear about the passing on of one […]
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 […]
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 […]
