On June 6, 2025, the Forum for African Women Educationalists Zimbabwe Chapter (FAWEZI) reached a pivotal moment in its journey with the official launch of its Strategic Plan 2024–2028, a bold and forward-looking blueprint that reaffirms FAWEZI’s unwavering commitment to transforming the landscape of girls’ education in Zimbabwe.

This milestone event marked more than the presentation of a new strategy; it symbolised the organisation’s renewed purpose and strengthened positioning as a national leader and regional influencer in advancing gender-responsive, inclusive, and equitable education. Anchored in the evolving educational needs of Zimbabwean girls and aligned with the FAWE Africa movement, the Strategic Plan lays out a clear roadmap to scale impact, innovate solutions, and drive systemic change over the next four years.

A Vision Rooted in Purpose, Driven by Strategy

At the core of the Strategic Plan 2024–2028 are three overarching objectives that reflect FAWEZI’s commitment to both immediate and long-term transformation:

Expanding Access to Quality Education – Ensuring that every girl, regardless of socio-economic background, location, or ability, has equitable access to inclusive and high-quality learning opportunities.

Strengthening Evidence-Based Advocacy and Policy Influence – Championing girls’ education through rigorous data, research, and community voices to shape responsive education policies at all levels.

Enhancing FAWEZI’s Institutional Capacity – Building a resilient, adaptive, and innovative organisation capable of sustaining impact and fostering local and global partnerships.

These objectives are actualised through five strategic pillars, which serve as the foundation of FAWEZI’s operations and interventions:

1. Quality Education
2. Advocacy and Policy Influence
3. Knowledge Generation and Dissemination
4. Capacity Strengthening
5. Collaboration and Networking

Together, these pillars form a comprehensive and adaptive framework for confronting both long-standing and emerging challenges to girls’ education—including poverty, harmful social norms, disability inclusion, displacement, and the growing threat of climate change.

With a clearly articulated Theory of Change and an intersectional approach, the strategy is designed to ensure that no girl is left behind. FAWEZI is determined to remain responsive to dynamic realities on the ground, while continually innovating to create inclusive learning ecosystems that empower girls to learn, lead, and thrive.

A New Look, A Stronger Identity

Coinciding with the strategy launch was the unveiling of FAWEZI’s new visual identity a bold evolution that reflects the organisation’s renewed energy, future-focused vision, and deep-rooted belief in the power of education.

At the heart of the new logo is the image of a young girl holding a book, a powerful symbol of hope, aspiration, and transformation. This imagery underscores FAWEZI’s foundational conviction: that education is not merely a right, but a powerful lever for liberation, opportunity, and gender justice.

The modernised branding embodies the resilience, brilliance, and leadership potential of Zimbabwe’s girls and young women, while positioning FAWEZI as a dynamic and influential voice in the education and gender equality space.

The FAWEZI Strategic Plan 2024–2028 is a call to action, a declaration of intent, and a guiding compass for transformative impact. It reflects the voices of the communities we serve, the aspirations of the girls we champion, and the collaborative spirit of our partners and stakeholders.

As we embark on this new chapter, FAWEZI remains steadfast in its mission to break down barriers, shift narratives, and build a future where every girl in Zimbabwe has the opportunity to reach her full potential through education.

We invite all stakeholders, government, civil society, educators, development partners, and communities, to walk this journey with us. Together, we can unlock possibilities, shape futures, and create lasting change.