By Leopold Munhende
Harare – Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) chief executive officer (CEO) Angeline Murimirwa, has won this year’s Africa Education Medal, beating nine other continental leaders for the accolade.
The award, which is Africa’s most prestigious in recognising efforts of those within the education sector, follows barely a month after former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard saluted her efforts in improving education on the African continent.
The award was founded by American technology company HP and T4.
“Our warmest congratulations to Zimbabwe’s Angeline Murimirwa on being named Medallist for the Africa Education Medal 2024,” said HP senior education business leader Mayank Dhingra.
“Her vital work has led the way in breaking down barriers to girls in education. We know that so many others will be inspired to follow in her footsteps to build a world where every child receives the quality education that is their right.”
CAMFED has been central to the delivery of education in 28 of Zimbabwe’s rural districts.
Herself a beneficiary of the programme, Murimirwa said she was honoured by the recognition.
“I am deeply honoured by this recognition and want to pay special tribute to T4 Education and HP for highlighting Africa’s education champions,” said Murimirwa.
“This medal belongs to our entire movement – to every single person whose commitment to education drives them to go further and do better every day. The need is great, and we cannot do this alone. Together we’re raising the flag for a more equitable world.”
For winning, Murimirwa will be a guest attendant at this year’s World Schools Summit to be held in Dubai in November.
She will also be entitled to nominate a school of her choice to receive T4 Education’s Best School to Work programme where it will get assistance in transforming its working environment and explore avenues for teacher retention.