More Than a Book: And Still We Rise Celebrates the Power of Investing in People.
Behind every scholarship awarded, every opportunity created and every life transformed is a story waiting to be told. And Still We Rise: The Power of Philanthropy brings sixteen of those stories to life, offering a powerful reflection on the extraordinary impact of investing in people. Ten of these stories are from Joshualites, beneficiaries of the Joshua Nkomo Scholarship.
More Than a Book: And Still We Rise Celebrates the Power of Investing in People.
For nearly three decades, Higherlife Foundation has championed the belief that education and opportunity have the power to transform lives. Through scholarships, leadership development and community initiatives, the Foundation has empowered hundreds of thousands of individuals across Africa, creating ripple effects that continue to strengthen families, communities and future generations.
That legacy is at the heart of And Still We Rise, a compelling collection of personal stories that celebrates resilience, purpose and the transformative power of philanthropy.
The book introduces readers to remarkable individuals whose journeys demonstrate the lasting impact of opportunity. Among them is a young woman from Gutu whose educational journey led her from Zimbabwe to the forefront of astroparticle physics research in Canada, a lawyer who overcame blindness to graduate with honours, and a former teenage mother who now provides a safe haven for vulnerable young women in Harare.
"What these stories prove is that a scholarship is never just for one person. When you invest in a single life, you shift the trajectory of a whole family, and often a community. That is the power of philanthropy this book celebrates," says Ms. Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa, President and CEO of Higherlife Foundation.
Far from being a collection of stories about charity, And Still We Rise celebrates resilience, purpose and possibility. It challenges readers to see philanthropy not simply as giving, but as a long-term investment in people, one that creates lasting impact across generations.
Edited by Higherlife Foundation Co-Founder and Executive Chairperson, Mrs. Tsitsi Masiyiwa, together with President and CEO, Ms. Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa, And Still We Rise reflects on the true meaning of philanthropy. It is a testament to the Foundation's enduring commitment to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through meaningful investment in human potential.
Every copy of And Still We Rise extends that impact even further. Proceeds from book sales support Remit Hope, a platform dedicated to advancing sustainable community development across Africa through education, health, livelihoods, emergency response and family welfare.
As Higherlife Foundation continues to nurture future leaders and create opportunities for generations to come, And Still We Rise stands as both a celebration of lives transformed and an invitation to invest in the next generation of changemakers. It reminds us that every opportunity creates a ripple effect, reaching far beyond one individual to transform families, communities and, ultimately, nations.
Every story in And Still We Rise is proof that when one life is empowered, countless others are impacted. By purchasing a copy, readers are not only celebrating stories of transformation, they are also helping to write the next chapter through Remit Hope's work in education, health, livelihoods, emergency response and family welfare across Africa.
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