Dr. Patricia Gonde is a renowned educationist, philanthropist, and advocate dedicated to transforming the lives of women, students, and marginalized communities. Her impressive portfolio includes serving as the Head of Academics at Lusitania School, Founder of the Heartfelt Teachers Network Global, and Founder of Girls Leading the World.

Achievements and Recognition- Africa Outstanding Education Leadership Award: Dr. Gonde received this prestigious award at the 3rd Africa Education Summit in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, recognized for her dedication to education leadership.
– Global Awards: She was honored with three global awards at the 2025 Women Changing the World Awards in London, including:
– People’s Choice Education Gold Award
– People’s Choice Making a Difference Bronze Award
– Hall of Fame Award

Dr. Gonde’s philanthropic efforts focus on providing educational resources to students and contributing to community development projects. Notably, she facilitated the construction of an Early Childhood Development (ECD) block in a marginalized community in Zimbabwe.

Dr. Gonde’s vision is to create a world where every child has access to quality education, and women are empowered to lead and shape their communities. Her work continues to inspire future generations and drive development.

The 3rd Africa Education Summit, where Dr. Gonde received her award, was a collaborative effort between Mr. Honey Olawale, the Government of Zimbabwe, and L.I.O.N Outreach International UK. This summit emphasized the need for increased school infrastructure and a paradigm shift in Africa’s education system to drive industrialization and economic growth.

source – Bridget Mukwena