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Strive Masiyiwa - The Philanthropist

Free · Ages 4–8 · About 2 minutes to read aloud · Also available in French
Strive Masiyiwa - The Philanthropist

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Strive Masiyiwa is a brilliant telecommunications entrepreneur from Zimbabwe who built Econet Global. But his greatest work happens outside the boardroom. Along with his wife Tsitsi, he founded the Higherlife Foundation. Through this foundation, he has provided scholarships to over 250,000 underprivileged children and orphans across Africa, allowing them to go to school and university. He believes that Africa's true wealth is its youth, and by giving them the tool of education, they can build a brighter future for the entire continent.

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What is the name of the foundation started by Strive Masiyiwa and his wife?
  • The Higherlife Foundation
  • The Econet Charity
  • The Zimbabwe Education Fund
  • The Masiyiwa Trust
How has Strive Masiyiwa helped over 250,000 children?
  • By providing scholarships for education
  • By giving them smartphones
  • By teaching them to code
  • By building sports arenas
Which country is Strive Masiyiwa from?
  • Zimbabwe
  • Kenya
  • Nigeria
  • South Africa
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