Earlier this month we celebrated the graduation of 17 student interns from the Zimbabwe Career Connect Internship Program. The interns worked with Zimbabwean companies and organisations, marking the 10th year of Zimbabwe Career Connect partnering Zimbabwean and refugee students studying abroad with local companies for educational and career-building internships. ....

9 USAP Community School alumni have successfully completed Capstone Fellowships in their community from January to June 2025, creating lasting impact on their community, and with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals.The Capstone Fellowship Program is a key initiative of Education Matters, stemming ..

At Education Matters, interns are more than just temporary team members—they're an essential part of our mission and family. Over the past months, we’ve had the privilege of working with a talented and passionate group of interns who balanced their time between impactful work and preparing for the next step in their

The Education Matters and TWEENS successfully closed out the US Embassy-Julia Taft grant on July 3 Tongagara Refugee Settlement, Chipinge. The day started off with a courtesy call led by Madam Emily Nyakata (TDH Education Officer) visiting the Settlement Administrator-Mr Johanne Mhlanga and UNHCR representatives.

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It had been 30 weeks since the entire USAPCS Class of 2024 was last together on campus. From June 20 to 22, they reunited for College Readiness Weekend—or as they called it, "The Reunion"—an event they had eagerly awaited.The program kicked off at the Education Matters office, where most of the class gathered. Drawing from their ow.....

We are proud to announce that USAP Community School has been named a Top 10 Finalist for the World’s Best School Prize for Innovation 2025, presented by T4 Education! The World's Best School Prizes are awarded across 5 categories: Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives. 10 Finalists are selected as finalists for each category, and USAP Community School....

On Sunday, May 18th, Simbisa Brands, in partnership with the Harare Athletic Club (HAC), hosted the 2025 Roger Brackley Half Marathon at Old Georgians Sports Club in Mount Pleasant, Harare. The event, which featured 5km, 10km, and 21km races, was held to raise funds for the USAP Community School. It brought together a vibrant community of runners and supporters and successfully raised ZWG 62,100 and USD $7,140....

There are school events… and then there are events that leave a mark on your memory, stir your soul, and remind you of the power of togetherness. Africa Day 2025 was exactly that,  a heartwarming, vibrant, and unforgettable celebration that turned a regular day into a spectacular tapestry of culture, creativity, and connection. From the …

The TEXPO Hackathon 2025 was a resounding success, bringing together talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to innovate, create, and solve complex tech-problems. Notably, out of over 40 blind applications without school names, 3 out of 8 finalist teams were from USAP Community School, showcasing the hard work all the teams put into their projects. Let’s …

ACN Regional Event, Harare, Zimbabwe  From May 6–7, 2025, the Africa Careers Networks (ACN), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted over 200 ALA and Mastercard Foundation scholars and alumni in Harare, Zimbabwe, for a powerful two-day Regional Event that brought together youth, employers, industry leaders and educators – including Education Matters, an affiliate for …

On Monday, May 5, 2025, Education Matters hosted a get together to launch the USAP at 25 Harare commemorations. The gathering brought together Education Matters affiliates part of Mastercard Foundation and  USAP alumni from first classes to the recent USAP Community School cohorts who took time to reconnect, share experience and network together. The afternoon …