The Usawa Institute

Towards An Equitable Africa. We focus on Girls' and Women’s Education | Advocacy | Research @PC4W_Academy #USAWACLP | #Ruhusiwa | #GirlscodeZW | #GirlsSpeakOut

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

Thank you to @ITU @WSISprocess for awarding us winners of the WSIS Prizes 2025 -Category 16 -AL9 in Genenva this afternoon! This honor goes to our community of girls!
Our Thanks to Hon. @TateMavetera, H.E Ambassador Mlilo & @Potraz_zw DG for accepting the award on our behalf!

[POTRAZ @Potraz_zw]

Zimbabwe’s Osawa Institute Trust win an award for their Girls Speak Out Project at the WSIS+20 forum. Receiving the award is ⁦@MICTPCS_ZW⁩ Minister Hon Mavetera, ⁦@Potraz_zw⁩ DG Dr Machengete and Her Excellency, Ambassador Mlilo. ⁩ ⁦⁦⁦@ZBCNewsonline⁩

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

As we celebrate #IDGC2024 & the month of girls we recommit to the vision that ignited the founding of The Usawa Institute - an Africa fit for all.
#FutureIsUsawa #DayOfTheGirl

@AU_WGYD @UNGEI @AU_CIEFFA @vanyaradzayi @NyashChingono @RBissoonauth @ZTNPrime @3KtvZim @SirNige

[African Union Youth Program @AUYouthProgram]

In celebration of #InternationalDayoftheGirl2024, @AU_WGYD's Director, Ms. @maprude, shares a message.

Watch the full message here ➡️ https://t.co/xzaKfKSrT4

[Chido Mpemba @ChidoMpemba]

Happy International Day of the Girl Child! Agenda 2063 Aspiration 6 highlights that the Africa We Want will rely on and be driven by the potential of African people especially its women and youth. Let us ensure that we leave no girls behind!

[#ACTonDRMBill @ACTonDRMBill]

Key aspect of Climate Justice inclu recognizing that the impacts of climate change are not evenly distributed #ACTonDRMBill

As @TowoAlfred said "Climate change carries a female face, making it harder women to fulfill their gender ascribed roles

https://t.co/Nviss1BdLO

[MissBlack @Black15Miss]

Last week I was a part of the @UsawaInstitute, @FlamesandLilies climate risk reduction program, Harare cohort. The program widened my view and knowledge on climate change. It was an honor to be part of a vibrant and energetic cohort. They made my week worth it!

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[Bertha V Kufa @vimbayie08]

It is wonderful to be in the same space as like-minded individuals, powerful women who serve as true inspirations.

Girl-Centered Approaches to Climate Disaster Risk Reduction workshop organised by @FlamesandLilies and @UsawaInstitute

#girlsclimatesquad
#ignitegreenfutures

[263 Women And Girls Network @263women]

Recently our young women attended a 5 day capacity building workshop on Climate Change hosted by @UsawaInstitute and @FlamesandLilies The ladies got an opportunity to get information on effects of climate change and how we can address them.

#ClimateAction
#sdg13climateaction

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

Our resident feminist, @DanaiDChirawu, on feminist participatory action research is underway. Participants are learning about the feminist movement, how women have participated in shaping our nation & climate disasters from a feminist lens. #FutureisUsawa @FlamesandLilies @UNGEI

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

Day 2 #UsawaFLCI
We kicked off with a creative #ClimateStory writing session where the participants shared on their personal experiences with climate disasters & the socioeconomic challenges faced by families due to droughts, floods & heatwaves. #FutureIsUsawa @FlamesandLilies

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

Thank you @diana_harawa for impacting knowledge to the #UsawaFLCI #GirlsClimqteSquad!! The girls came out of the session with raised awareness of the causes of Climate Change and its impact on the globe & nations. #FutureIsUsawa #IgniteGreenFutures

[You(th)Adapt @diana_harawa]

Much thanks to @FlamesandLilies & @UsawaInstitute for the opportunity to unpack the Climate Science to young people

By grasping these concepts they are better positioned to take proactive steps in reducing footprints and inspiring community-based solutions

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

💔 Powerful stories from the girls in the #UsawaFLCI progam. Climate change isn’t abstract - it’s impacting their lives with water scarcity, heat waves & floods. They’re carrying the burden of care for their families, making the impact even harder. #FutureIsUsawa @FlamesandLilies

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

Day 1: @diana_harawa founder @ Youth Adapt taking participant in our opening workshop through the science of Climate Change and demystifying myths/misconceptions around climate change. #FutureIsUsawa #UsawaFLCI #GirlsClimateSquad @FlamesandLilies @AU_CIEFFA @UNGEI @PadaPlatform

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

“Climate change is affecting everyone-but as girls we are feeling the impact more……….”- FLCI workshop.

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

Day 1: Of the The Usawa Institute -Flames and Lilies & The Mufakose Community Development 5 day Girl -Centred Approaches to Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop.

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

The drought in Zimbabwe is making it harder for girls to stay in school. Lead the charge to safeguard their right to education. Join the #GirlsClimateSquad & make a difference. Apply to the Usawa-FLCI program: ➡️ https://t.co/47as53J2OG #FutureIsUsawa
@ttakafuma @MantateQueeneth

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

@nomsa_takura @FlamesandLilies @oppsforafricans Thank you for the alert, please use https://t.co/LlB5MAbOhP

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🚨 #OpportunityAlert!
Want to become a #climatejustice leader in your community?
The Usawa Institute & the @FlamesandLilies are excited to invite young women based in Harare to apply for the USAWA-FLCI Program
Apply today! ➡️ https://t.co/47as53J2OG

#GirlPower
@oppsforafricans

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

@TariroM_12 @diana_harawa @ACTonDRMBill @FlamesandLilies Thank you for sharing Tariro!

[The Usawa Institute @UsawaInstitute]

@diana_harawa @TariroM_12 @ACTonDRMBill @FlamesandLilies Not to worry the next cohort will have a broader age range. We look forward to seeing your application for that group!