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Local group’s Zimbabwe mission sees year of success
An organization dedicated to ending hunger in Zimbabwe recently hosted its annual dinner at the Lycoming Valley Baptist Church...
Goromonzi Project Educates Zimbabwe Orphans
Landmark Education News has received an update on a self-expression and leadership project created in 2005 called the Goromonzi project.
Educating children early matters
Last month, I returned home to Zimbabwe after a whirlwind tour of the U.S. As the Founder and Director of the Nhaka Foundation in Zimbabwe, I work to give hundreds of kids every day the opportunity to experience early childhood education.
Africa’s future is here and now
The United Nations estimates that Africa is home to some 200 million people aged 15-24 years old and they predict that this figure will double by the year 2045. Participation by the youth in matters that affect them politically, socially and economically is vital because it has a direct bearing on how they live their lives.
Using Cross-Border Leadership and Networks to Influence National Policy and Implementation
Education Diplomacy uses the skills of diplomacy to bridge divides between sectors, diverse actors, and borders to address education challenges and move transformative education agendas forward.
Every child deserves an education – Patrick Makokoro, Founder Nhaka Foundation
https://www.globalpartnership.org/blog/educating-children-early-matters
Using Cross-Border Leadership and Networks to Influence National Policy and Implementation
Education Diplomacy uses the skills of diplomacy to bridge divides between sectors, diverse actors, and borders to address education challenges and move transformative education agendas forward.
Japan avails $250k grants
Deputy head of mission, Embassy of Japan Mr Dabide Tsunakake shakes hands with executive director of Nhaka Foundation Mr Patrick Makokoro soon after signing grant contracts in Harare yesterday.
Zimbabwean educator travels US promoting global initiative
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Patrick Makokoro grew up in Zimbabwe, the eighth child in a family of 16 children. Food was sometimes scarce. He said he remembers reaching over his brothers and sisters to get another handful of food.
Men in Early Childhood Education: My Interview With Patrick Makokoro From Zimbabwe
Patrick Makokoro works at the Nhaka Foundation in Harare, Zimbabwe. Harare is the capital and the most populated city of Zimbabwe. I was so excited to hear about working and teaching there!