The work of HigherLife Foundation(HLF) serves as the best example of technology empowered education in Zimabwe. It was founded by Doctor Strive Masiyiwa and Deaconess Tsitsi Masiyiwa.
Higherlife Foundation is an umbrella to four (4) Trusts working in the Education, Evangelism and Health space namely Capernaum Trust, Joshua Nkomo Scholarship Fund, National Healthcare Trust Zimbabwe and Christian Community Partnership Trust. The vision is to:" Provide a Platform for People to Fulfil their God Given Purpose ".
HLF invests in holistic community development in Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Burundi and South Africa providing a mix of programs that are aimed at making beneficiaries and communities more resilient and converting them into vibrant ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on fully understanding local community needs and developing strong relationships with different stakeholders through lobby and advocacy in order to offer the best inclusive development assistance which yields optimum impact and social change.
The foundation has achieved a lot in advancing education in Zimbabwe and impacting lives through History Makers and Joshualites.They have opened Leaning hubs with full Internet access, wi-fi and up-to-date books.
Official opening of a Capernaum Trust learning hub at 58 Aples Road in Vainona.
The foundation has also distributed food, notebooks, solar lanterns and Bibles to scholarship beneficiaries and other vulnerable children.
History Makers receive notebooks and Bibles at a ceremony attended by the HLF Executive Chairperson Tsitsi Masiyiwa.
The foundation advocates for the development of digital skills through online courses. They came up with Muzinda Hub to teach and train their beneficiaries.
Such is the work of God sent philanthropists working for the uplifting of others in society. More information about their work can be found on www.higherlifrfoundation.com
T Doctor Strive and Deaconess Tsitsi Masiyiwa with President Barack Obama at Morehouse College(USA)
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