MTC Girls Mentorship Circle Leaders
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Praise R
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Tarisai B.
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Celebrating Outgoing MTC Youth Council Chairperson
We are delighted to announce that our MTC Youth Advisory Council chairperson, Tanaka Sabe who graduated high school at the end of 2022 has embarked on a nurse training program! Starting July 21st, 2023, Tanaka starts her classes toward a Registered Nurse diploma at ZIMPS University in Lusaka, Zambia. ZIMPS is a university that opened in 2015, offering courses in medical sociology, nursing, counseling, social work, and environmental health.
Tanaka served as chairperson of the MTC Youth Advisory Council in Zimbabwe, in addition to leading the girls' executive committee at Gavhunga Secondary School in Mhondoro-Ngezi, Mashonaland West Province.
Speaking from Lusaka, Zambia, Tanaka said of her time leading MTC Youth Council, “ I am so proud of what we achieved as the Youth Council in Zimbabwe because we gave other girls a voice. It is not easy for schoolgirls in rural places like Mhondoro Ngezi to be heard. I was very proud to participate virtually in the 2022 UN Climate Justice forum. Being able to speak to other girls and governments around the world meant so much to me!”
Tanaka is also confident she has left a mark at Gavhunga itself. Of her involvement with MTC in high school, she says, “I remember we came up with a motto which says, ‘Focus is my Key to Success!’ All the girls at Gavhunga now know this motto. I think our mentorship sessions also helped motivate and keep us focused on our studies.” Tanaka practically lived this motto herself, emerging best student Gavhunga from the 2022 cohort, including a string of As in Math and Science.
Looking ahead, Tanaka believes training as a registered nurse will help her understand and help communities like the Mhondoro Ngezi. “It is obvious that areas like Mhondoro Ngezi lack access to good healthcare so I think I will be able to give back to my community as a nurse. Even if I don’t end up working there, people will know that Tanaka is now a registered nurse. Other girls will know that if you work hard and get the support you need, you can succeed and do something with your life.”
Maka Chikowero, founder and president of MTC Educate A Girl Inc, was elated to hear from Tanaka. “I am genuinely impressed, first, by your O Level results, especially in Math and Science subjects. I am also thrilled to learn that you are taking up this new opportunity to train as a registered nurse. You are a great example to the girls you led in Mhondoro Ngezi. Keep soaring, Tanaka!”
Tanaka Sabe speaks at 2022 UN Climate Justice Forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJyf4hrSeFw
Tanaka served as chairperson of the MTC Youth Advisory Council in Zimbabwe, in addition to leading the girls' executive committee at Gavhunga Secondary School in Mhondoro-Ngezi, Mashonaland West Province.
Speaking from Lusaka, Zambia, Tanaka said of her time leading MTC Youth Council, “ I am so proud of what we achieved as the Youth Council in Zimbabwe because we gave other girls a voice. It is not easy for schoolgirls in rural places like Mhondoro Ngezi to be heard. I was very proud to participate virtually in the 2022 UN Climate Justice forum. Being able to speak to other girls and governments around the world meant so much to me!”
Tanaka is also confident she has left a mark at Gavhunga itself. Of her involvement with MTC in high school, she says, “I remember we came up with a motto which says, ‘Focus is my Key to Success!’ All the girls at Gavhunga now know this motto. I think our mentorship sessions also helped motivate and keep us focused on our studies.” Tanaka practically lived this motto herself, emerging best student Gavhunga from the 2022 cohort, including a string of As in Math and Science.
Looking ahead, Tanaka believes training as a registered nurse will help her understand and help communities like the Mhondoro Ngezi. “It is obvious that areas like Mhondoro Ngezi lack access to good healthcare so I think I will be able to give back to my community as a nurse. Even if I don’t end up working there, people will know that Tanaka is now a registered nurse. Other girls will know that if you work hard and get the support you need, you can succeed and do something with your life.”
Maka Chikowero, founder and president of MTC Educate A Girl Inc, was elated to hear from Tanaka. “I am genuinely impressed, first, by your O Level results, especially in Math and Science subjects. I am also thrilled to learn that you are taking up this new opportunity to train as a registered nurse. You are a great example to the girls you led in Mhondoro Ngezi. Keep soaring, Tanaka!”
Tanaka Sabe speaks at 2022 UN Climate Justice Forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJyf4hrSeFw
