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Education Matters matches talent with opportunity. Youth hold the keys to the future, and we are here to help motivated students realize their dreams. They believe that there are many determined and talented students who lack only financial resources and information to better their educational futures. Follow the blog to learn about their programs, annual reports, awards, students spotlight,..
Education Matters Africa Blog
4d ago
On Friday, November 29, 13 students from USAP Community School, USAP Code Crusaders, attended the prestigious Robotics for Good Championship held at the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT). The event, organized by the E-Lab Robotics Club, brought together young innovators to showcase how robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to address real-world challenges ..read more
Education Matters Africa Blog
1w ago
“USAP Community School is the home of excellence.” These were the words said by Mr. Godwin as he took the stand as the Master of Ceremonies for the fourth annual USAP Community School graduation. The day proved a testament to the words that inaugurated the momentous event. On 23 November 2024, family members, friends, and ..read more
Education Matters Africa Blog
2w ago
Curiosity and an ethos of giving back are critical elements assessed when selecting USAP Community School students. The mandatory Capstone research project all USAP students undertake is a testament to both of these qualities in action. On November 16, 2024, the USAP Community School hosted its highly anticipated 4th Annual Capstone Showcase at the Vanilla ..read more
Education Matters Africa Blog
1M ago
The USAP Media Club recently hosted an electrifying event, USAP’s Got Talent. The event was a true celebration of diversity, with performances ranging from traditional mbira and marimba to contemporary singing and dancing. Poems were recited in various languages, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the USAP community. Judges, Maria Victoria Paredes and Federico had ..read more
Education Matters Africa Blog
1M ago
A generous donation of $30,700 from husband and wife supporters Amitabh Pandey and Pamela Durrell has brought USAP Community School to light! This significant contribution has enabled us to install a 24kW solar power system, a critical step in our drive toward environmental sustainability that will fundamentally change our educational environment. For too long, our ..read more
Education Matters Africa Blog
1M ago
In the photo at the top, I’m just a year and three months old, my favourite pastime being a good cry—whether out of joy, sadness, or for absolutely no reason at all. It took me years to realize the significance of that time spent at home. It wasn’t until I experienced a different environment that ..read more
Education Matters Africa Blog
1M ago
Education Matters is thrilled to announce that starting for our L6/11th grade students entering our school in January 2025, we are launching the USAP Community School Named Scholarship Program. This initiative will provide financial assistance for tuition, academic and student support, room and board, and co-curricular offerings to students who meet all four USAP criteria ..read more
Education Matters Africa Blog
1M ago
Two faculty members from USAP Community School, Alistar Panashe, Physics Teacher, and Rebecca Zeigler Mano, School College Counselor and Director, were among 2024 Yale Educator Award recipients. They were nominated by Hussein Panashe Zindonda, USAP Community School ’23 and Yale University ’28, a first year student considering double majoring in electrical engineering and computer science.’28 ..read more
Education Matters Africa Blog
2M ago
On the 7th of September, Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder and CEO of Chobani, made a remarkable visit to the USAP Community School in Marondera. His presence brought immense joy and showcased the highest level of the human spirit. During his visit, Hamdi shared his story from growing up as a Kurdish shepherd to becoming a ..read more
Education Matters Africa Blog
2M ago
Education Matters is proud to announce that TWEENS has been awarded a Julia Taft Refugee Fund grant by the U.S. Embassy Harare and @state.PRM. The project titled “TWEENS Empowering Through Education-For Refugee Youth by Refugee Youth” has been approved for USD $25,000 funding. This one year capacity building grant that began in August of 2024 ..read more