Celebrating 25 Years of Transformative Education
USAP is turning 25! What started in 1999 as a bold initiative to expand access to higher education for talented students in Zimbabwe has grown into a powerful and global community of changemakers. Throughout 2025, we are celebrating this milestone with events around the world—bringing together alumni, supporters, and friends to reconnect, reflect, and reimagine what comes next. From career sessions to community gatherings and networking events, we are shining a light on 25 years of access, impact, and the belief that education truly matters.


Let's Build a Sustainable USAP Future Together!
25 years since the origin of the United Student Achievers Program (USAP) at the end of 1999, we are facing a bright future of impact. The USAP Community School is providing a transformative education to change the trajectories of students seeking higher education opportunities globally with the shared vision to uplift their families, communities, Zimbabwe and more widely Africa.
Since 2020, we have annually as a USAP family walked, run, cycled, hiked and gathered to celebrate USAP success while also fundraising for its future. Join us this year on September 20, 2025 to walk, run, cycle, hike or simply support those doing so to reach our goal. Look for an event in your region to join or create one!
It takes $5000 a year to educate a student at USAP Community School. With your support, we will reach our campaign goal of raising funds for 25 students, or $125,000.
Throughout 2025 we are showcasing powerful USAP stories, and the extraordinary impact USAP has made across the world. As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we are inviting everyone to celebrate with us, including, our alumni family and Education Matters supporters throughout the year.
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Join the Celebration
To celebrate USAP at 25 on September 20th, we’re inviting USAP Alumni and Friends around the world to host their own fundraising events — whether it’s a Run, Walk, Cycle, or a simple get-together with your community.
Peer to Peer Fundraising
We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated fundraisers who have gone above and beyond to support our mission. Your efforts are making a significant impact, and we couldn't do it without you.


































Alumni Who Inspire
Celebration Hubs
We’re not just celebrating online—this year, USAP alumni, friends, and supporters are coming together in person at events around the world to mark 25 years of impact, connection, and community.
From Zimbabwe to the United States, and across Africa, Europe, and beyond, USAP at 25 celebration hubs will bring together USAP alumni and friends across generations. These gatherings are a chance to reconnect, build new networks, share stories, and reflect on how far we’ve come.
Each event will have its own unique energy, centered around community, joy, and celebrating the journey we’ve taken together.
Check this page for updates on dates and locations. We can’t wait to see you there.
Join Us in Making History
Support our 25th anniversary by making a pledge or donation to help us celebrate!