FAWEZI signs an MOU with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education

The Forum for African Women Educationalists Zimbabwe Chapter yesterday achieved a phenomenal milestone as it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education at the Ambassador House.

FAWEZI is a branch of a much larger organisation known as the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), founded in 1992 by five African women ministers of education, among which was Zimbabwe’s very own Hon. Dr Fay Chung. Twenty two years down the line, the organisation has not only matured but has established 35 National Chapters across the continent.

In Zimbabwe, FAWE’s efforts through the national chapter have seen about 480 girls and boys benefiting from bursaries, three of which graduated from the University of Zimbabwe this last year. In addition to that, FAWEZI has also managed to establish girls clubs in 108 schools.

The organisation does not only work at the grassroots to get results, but also works with other NGOs to advocate for policies favourable for the successful educating of the Zimbabwean girl child. Through the signing of the MOU that was signed this 27^th of February by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon. Minister Cde L.D.K Dokora and FAWEZI Chairperson Mrs I. Z Mkondo, the organisation now has the full support of the Ministry in executing its vision which is to see the Zmbabwean girl child completing her studies and performing well at all levels.

“It’s a formalization of a long standing relationship which was long overdue”, said Ms Nyanungo, Chief Director Human resources of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. The FAWEZI committee was also elated about the memorandum as the Charperson, Mrs I. Z. Mkondo highlighted how it was a great milestone for FAWEZI and a memorable experience indeed.