Meet the FIUTS Winter 2022 SUSIs: Zimbabwe
FIUTS is thrilled to welcome 20 undergraduates from Angola, Botswana, Mali, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe as part of the 2022 Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement. While this program usually takes place in person in Seattle, we are excited to work with these students virtually over the next few weeks, and hopefully welcome them to Seattle in person once it’s safe for them to travel.
During the 5-week virtual program, the group will study civic engagement and the history of social movements and social change in the United States. They will take part in activities to build their leadership and intercultural communication skills, and plan Community Action Projects that they’ll then implement after the conclusion of the program.
Over the past couple of weeks, FIUTS has introduced the SUSI participants from one of the six-country groups that make up the Winter 2022 cohort. Last but certainly not least, continue on to read more about the SUSIs representing Zimbabwe!
Angela Maduro
I am Angela Elizabeth Ledon Maduro and I am from Zimbabwe. I am a Law student and an aspiring Human Rights Lawyer. I am the Founder and Chairperson of Trinity Charity Organization a Non-Governmental Organization with special interests in charity and children's rights. I am also a leader interested in organizing for social change within my community and I've learned that being an ethical leader is essential for credibility and a good reputation with that, I intend to learn how young leaders should raise their concerns admit to mistakes and find ways to resolve problems. My interest in connecting with different people and reaching out to me for new ideas so as to promote growth
Fadzi Sibanda
I am Fadzai Fortunate Shingairai Sibanda, aged 23 from Bulawayo Zimbabwe. I am currently a final year law student with Great Zimbabwe University Herbert Chitepo Law School. I am a strong-willed, self-driven individual who always looks forward to learning new things. Just as Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” Therefore, l rise to the challenge whenever a learning opportunity is presented before me.
I am an environmentalist, a human rights advocate, and a peer educator. I embrace children and women’s rights and uphold that women should be empowered and be included in the development of every nation and it starts with recognizing those from marginalized backgrounds.
Helping other people for the betterment of our current and future generations is also my passion.
Langa Moyo
Langelihle Moyo is a third-year student currently studying for a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Environmental Science and Health at the National University of Science and Technology(NUST) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
She is also currently undergoing a student internship at World Vision Zimbabwe in the field of Health and Livelihoods. She is an aspiring Public Health Specialist and Epidemiologist.
Langa is a passionate Sexual and Reproductive Health Advocate, Public Health enthusiast, and proud peer educator. She is the outgoing President of the NUST Educators Club and has worked as a full-time volunteer with SAYWHAT Organisation where she used her position(s) to actively advocate for the SRHR of students. Driven by her love for people and community development, she aspires for a world where social ills such as gender inequalities and poverty are a thing of the past.
Langelihle Moyo is a social person with a natural love for people. During her spare time she enjoys volunteering (she has volunteered part-time with Feed the City Bulawayo), freelance writing and aspires to be a professional blogger one day. She believes in positive change-making and looks forward to an era where all young people are hands-on deck towards a common cause: a non-discriminative, more inclusive society.
Takudzwa Ngadziore
I'm Takudzwa Godfrey Ngadziore. A committed Human Rights Defender (HRD), dedicated Social Justice Warrior (SJW), and devoted Academic Freedom Fighter (AFF). I currently work with Section7, an entity working tirelessly to raise awareness and popularize the National Constitution. As the Outgoing National President of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) and Former Student Representative Council (SRC) President, I'm still pursuing my bachelor's degree in Politics and Public Administration with Great Zimbabwe University. I've also led the Youth Committee under Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) and have led Youth Movements like #PeoplePower, advocating for Youth participation and inclusion.
I'm a resident of the Harare Metropolitan Province who's interested in reading and writing. However, I originally come from the beautiful Province of Manicaland, in Chipinge. I also enjoy interacting with people and listening to music during my spare time. I enjoy learning more about people in general and also making lifelong networks.
The Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders is a program of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by Meridian International Center and FIUTS. The Winter 2022 program will run virtually from January 10-February 11.
The Study of the U.S. Institutes promote a better understanding of the people, institutions, and culture of the United States among students, teachers, and scholars. Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) are short-term academic programs for groups of undergraduate leaders, educators, and scholars from around the world. Learn more about the Study of the U.S. Institutes here.