My first semester was hard, but it was during this semester that I grew mentally and emotionally. When I got my scholarship to study at the American University of Beirut, I could not wait to experience this new chapter of my life. When I met people, I approached them with optimism and a huge smile […]
I believe that a tiny step of courage is always a good place to start. Since my childhood, it has always been my mission, and most importantly my family’s desire, to see me being stubborn about my goals and never afraid to be smart. I grew up in a society which deemed that if you […]
I came into the Girl Mentorship Programme (GMP) as an excited mentor, who was expecting to see a group of timid, vulnerable young girls. I was not sure in this case, what vulnerable would look like or sound like. Perhaps I was even a tiny bit apprehensive but I was sure there would be spirit; […]
Please find below the latest Makomborero news from the 1st term of 2020. Term News As always we start the year with welcoming new internal and external students. It is a hectic start to the year with Uniform buying and getting all our students ready for their various schools. We celebrated 9 students coming into […]
“Six months is a very long time”, is what I told myself after I graduated from high school. My long holiday was short and full of exciting experiences. I took part in many activities which were great fun and taught me lots. The first thing I did after graduation was get a job. I started […]
After graduating last year as one of the top students from my university, I had a clear goal: study a master’s degree on a full scholarship. However, things did not go according to plan as I couldn’t get any one of three scholarships I had applied for. I immediately set out to do plan B, […]
I was fortunate to visit our delivery team, beneficiaries and partners in Zimbabwe last February. The warmth everywhere I went ensured a great time. Witnessing the dedication of staff first hand was impressive; from liaising with office administrators, to shopping in Mbare with the Resource Centre ‘Mother’ (Mrs Banga), and being chauffeured round by Mike. […]
Here is the latest Makomborero news from the 3rd term of 2019. Term News We made it to the end of another fantastic – but challenging year! Looking back over this year it has felt like, at times, every curve ball thrown at us would undo us but we have made it! It is a […]
Laura Albertyn’s 2019 graduation speech Welcome everyone! It is always an honour to get to address you each year as we have another opportunity to reflect. This year – phew! We made it! I think all of us are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief – the end is near. At times this year […]
