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Empowering Dreams: A Recap of the #Shirah2Africa Tour in Zimbabwe (2024, January 14th-24th)

Shirah Admin

25 January 2024 | Last updated 30 January 2024

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One-on-One meetings"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//xv6ZhAVzGfF8puXoOTlKPvR68iw43IFYSoPB2FxC.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"Private meetings to discuss collaboration and partnership"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Bukky's visit kicked off with private client meetings with individuals and prospective partners, setting the tone for potential business relationships. These one-on-one sessions also allowed individuals to explore their unique immigration options, with Bukky providing insights and guidance. We also had our licensed immigration consultants on standby to take more detailed sessions by interested parties."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"2. Exclusive business luncheon"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//b1jsWczb8DDTIs5EiGOmuMA4F7kSBnnb6ghOctIm.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"Bukky making a presentation at the business luncheon"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"One of the highlights of Bukky's stay was the exclusive business luncheon meeting ‘Canadian Immigration at Your Fingertips’ which was held on January 17th."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//kYJmWePnoP5FJQtoseGexgHaYXnegInPuZ0wrgta.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"A cross-section of attendees listening during the presentation"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"The event was a platform for strategic discussions with stakeholders laying the groundwork for potential collaborations with businesses and institutions in Zimbabwe."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Attendees enjoyed an informative presentation on Canadian immigration pathways, took part in the unveiling of Shirah's predictive calculator, and had the chance to network over a delicious luncheon."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//N5cVeGFnrvett8NnZt1rh1dkHB7iIBlRDSxJElAS.jpg"}},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"A delicious luncheon accompanied the impactful conversations"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"The event was very well attended, with 4 media stations including"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","link":"https://spikedmedia.co.zw/shirah-and-studendly-offer-pathways-to-canada/"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#1155cc","link":"https://spikedmedia.co.zw/shirah-and-studendly-offer-pathways-to-canada/"},"insert":"Spiked Media"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" and"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","link":"https://zimbabwenow.co.zw/articles/7866/pathway-to-canada-symposium-opens-up-opportunities-for-local-students"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#1155cc","link":"https://zimbabwenow.co.zw/articles/7866/pathway-to-canada-symposium-opens-up-opportunities-for-local-students"},"insert":"Zimbabwe Now"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" in attendance."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"We also made some important connections with potential partners for Shirah and Studendly."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"See more pictures from the event:"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//MNfnoxEbjPmC6JLMymkLXs1Hv0qd2wtq6rsklJJJ.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"Taking notes during Bukky's presentation"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//O7SXKNTu1UcPtm8oxeIAkUCQjasQSlTmCRp5NLmQ.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"Audience feedback and questions after the presentation session"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//MKoJ6nDZw7eAjywL7NW0rVT4H3BEe5qJFmHA5XLr.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"Q&A session"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"3. School outreaches and partnerships"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Our school outreaches in Zimbabwe were not only to connect students with potential study pathways to Canada but also to lay the foundation for future collaboration with Canadian students who want an opportunity to experience education and life in Zimbabwe."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Harare Institute of Technology"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//YZWoPvyBQHO2K8sWL45KhDxzrgdi1OCPHVvvsf0A.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"Bukky and team at Harare Institute of Technology"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"On the morning of 19th of January, Bukky and our team in Zimbabwe headed to the Harare Institute of Technology for an open forum addressing the post-secondary and post-graduate study pathways to Canada."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"We also had the chance to visit the Innovation Hub and have conversations on a mutually beneficial partnership with the university."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//Q3RhlHPnSUBzF9Pmze0ro6gJjRVDjA8CfhAl1kZd.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"Bukky at the Innovation Hub at HIT"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Methodist Group of Schools"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//Ec3rBl7p8Y51dg3JrGO9n5RQ36BAtlHJ2vvjgmxj.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"Bukky posing with students of MGS"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"We visited the Methodist Group of Schools to discuss opportunities for students who might want to explore the study pathway to Canada. "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Students, parents and staff alike received firsthand knowledge about Canadian immigration and had their burning questions answered, setting themselves and their children on the path to a dream life in Canada."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"These key partnerships with the Harare Institute of Technology and Methodist Group of Schools have opened avenues for global impact from Zimbabwe."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"4. Media engagements in Zimbabwe"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"/img/blog//t68rbsnwQ2kXVnZYA10Ts3hOwtaDRbD4buFyuqPr.jpg"}},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"Setting up for an interview"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"To amplify the tour's reach, Bukky engaged actively with the media. We appeared in several online and print publications and a national TV interview."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Read our"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","link":"https://spikedmedia.co.zw/canadian-immigration-tech-founder-to-spearhead-strategic-engagements-in-zimbabwe/"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#1155cc","link":"https://spikedmedia.co.zw/canadian-immigration-tech-founder-to-spearhead-strategic-engagements-in-zimbabwe/"},"insert":"introductory press release"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" on Spiked Media"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Read our follow-up"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","link":"https://spikedmedia.co.zw/shirah-and-studendly-offer-pathways-to-canada/"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#1155cc","link":"https://spikedmedia.co.zw/shirah-and-studendly-offer-pathways-to-canada/"},"insert":"article on the different immigration pathways"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Watch"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","link":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2Ztqepomdk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#1155cc","link":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2Ztqepomdk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="},"insert":"Bukky’s interview with NRTV"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":", where she discussed solutions related to immigration, technology, and education."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Read the"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","link":"https://zimbabwenow.co.zw/articles/7866/pathway-to-canada-symposium-opens-up-opportunities-for-local-students"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#1155cc","link":"https://zimbabwenow.co.zw/articles/7866/pathway-to-canada-symposium-opens-up-opportunities-for-local-students"},"insert":"article on the student outreach at HIT"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","bold":true},"insert":"Conclusion"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify","header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"Bukky’s stay in Zimbabwe was a profound experience that left an enduring impact. The connections made, partnerships initiated, and lessons learned during this leg of the tour have set the stage for the next chapters in Kenya and Nigeria."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"As the #Shirah2Africa tour moves to Kenya, follow our journey on social media"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","link":"https://www.instagram.com/shirahcan/"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#1155cc","link":"https://www.instagram.com/shirahcan/"},"insert":"@shirahcan"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#1155cc","link":"https://www.instagram.com/studendly/"},"insert":"@studendly"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent"},"insert":"."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"}]}

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