On 5 March, the Forum for African Women Educationalists national chapter in Zambia\u2014FAWE Zambia\u2014reached a historic milestone as it commemorated 30 years of advancing girls\u2019 education with a series of landmark events in Lusaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the anniversary celebrations, FAWEZA officially unveiled its newly acquired office building, now named Kabunda Kayongo House<\/strong>, in honour of its esteemed founder member, the late Dr. Kabunda Kayongo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The unveiling ceremony brought together FAWEZA members, alumni, government representatives, and partners in a moment of pride and reflection. Representing the Permanent Secretary \u2013 Administration at the Ministry of Education, Ms. Yvonne Chulu attended on behalf of Ms. Noriana Muneku, who had been scheduled as Guest of Honour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The programme featured a rich blend of reflections and forward-looking dialogue, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ceremony also included remarks from Dr. Martha Muhwezi, Executive Director of FAWE Africa, as well as recognition of founding members whose contributions have shaped FAWEZA\u2019s impactful journey. The event concluded with the official unveiling and a commemorative cake cutting\u2014marking three decades of dedication to girls\u2019 education in Zambia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The celebrations culminated in a prestigious Gala Dinner held in Lusaka, bringing together key stakeholders, including government leaders, development partners, alumni, and long-standing champions of girls\u2019 education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In her keynote remarks, Dr. Martha Muhwezi reflected on the spirit of this year\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day 2026 theme\u2014\u201cGive to Gain.\u201d<\/strong> She emphasized that FAWE\u2019s 30-year journey stands as a testament to this principle: when societies invest in girls\u2014providing them with opportunities to learn, lead, and thrive\u2014the returns are transformative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen we give girls the opportunity to succeed, we all gain\u2014stronger communities, resilient economies, and a more equitable future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n She further underscored that FAWEZA\u2019s three decades of impact clearly demonstrate that investing in girls\u2019 education is not only a moral imperative, but also a strategic and sustainable pathway to national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As FAWEZA celebrates this remarkable milestone, the anniversary events served not only as a moment of reflection on past achievements, but also as a call to action for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a renewed commitment to breaking barriers and expanding opportunities, FAWEZA continues to champion innovative, inclusive, and gender-responsive approaches that ensure no girl is left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 30th anniversary stands as a powerful reminder that sustained investment, strong partnerships, and community-driven action can transform lives\u2014and shape a more equitable future for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On 5 March, the Forum for African Women Educationalists national chapter in Zambia\u2014FAWE Zambia\u2014reached a historic milestone as it commemorated 30 years of advancing girls\u2019 education with a series of landmark events in Lusaka. As part of the anniversary celebrations, FAWEZA officially unveiled its newly acquired office building, now named Kabunda Kayongo House, in honour […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":72642,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[78,79],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-72666","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-featured"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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