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 27th 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.
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