Dr Patricia Gonde head of Academics at Lusitania primary School has won first position in the Woman in Education Category of the 2024 Women Changing the World Awards.

The Women Changing the World Awards presented by Oprah Winfrey’s all-time favourite guest, Dr. Tererai Trent, celebrate and recognize women achieving outstanding success in areas such as sustainability, humanitarian work, leadership, advocacy, tech, product development, education, health and innovation.

The awards are designed to recognize the growing number of women who are leading the way in making the world a better place for us all and inspire other women to answer the call to take action.
Dr. Trent explains, “These exceptional women are here to awaken hearts, give permission to recapture dreams and inspire the women of the world to come together to forge a brighter path for all. The rising of women is the awakening of everybody.”

Patricia said she was excited to win gold in her category in the 2024 Women Changing the World Awards. Dr Gonde says she was ecstatic to receive the gold in the education category in the 2024 Women Changing the World Awards. She said, “I am deeply honoured and grateful to be recognized among such an inspiring group of women. This award is not just a personal achievement, but also a testament to the incredible work being done by women in education worldwide. It is a celebration of the strides we are making toward quality education, gender equality and empowerment.”

Dr. Trent’s vision for these awards is to empower women everywhere to reclaim their sacred dreams and call-in women across the globe to unite and pave the way towards a better future for all.
It can be challenging to create change in the world and Dr Gonde gives this advice for others thinking about following their calling to make a difference “Persistence and passion are key. Stay true to your  vision and never underestimate the power of small, consistent actions. Surround yourself with a
supportive community and keep pushing forward, even when obstacles arise.”

Dr. Gonde is proud of her achievements. In the last 12 months, she has helped pay for school fees for some girls. She is one of the awardees for 100 Africa most influential persons, co-authored a book, Women Making a Difference launched in Windsor, London and was awarded the Africa Education Excellence Award.

She attributes this success to the unwavering support of her community and her relentless dedication to education and empowerment. She is committed to continuing to make an impact through her work and her vision for the future is to expand educational opportunities for girls worldwide, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has access to quality education and the resources they need to succeed.

The complete list of winners can be found at: https://wcwawards.com/winners
For more information on the Women Changing the World Awards visit:
https://wcwawards.com/ or contact Dr Patricia Gonde contact +263773411698
patriciagonde@gmail.com