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Meet our alumni

Get to know our alumni up close and learn how they shape their worlds.

Collection of Alumni Stories

Behind every Pestalozzi graduate is a story of resilience, opportunity and purpose. Filter by country or programme to explore the journeys of young leaders shaping their communities.

Prisca Mulongo: From Hardship to Helping Others

Read how Prisca Mulongo transformed her future through education and now gives back to children in her community.

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From Pestalozzi Student to PwC Tax Consultant

Discover how Grace Mwenya's education journey led her to become a Tax Consultant at PwC Zambia and support future students through Pestalozzi.

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Alex's Story: How Education Changed His Future

Alex shares how access to education changed his life and why supporting young people through Pestalozzi matters.

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How Laika Built a Brighter Future Through Education

Read how Laika overcame challenges to become a police officer and support her community in Zambia.

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How Dechen Found Belonging Through Education

Discover how Dechen's education journey is inspiring her dream of giving back to her community.

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O'neal's Story of Creativity and Confidence

Explore how creativity and self-expression helped O'neal build confidence and shape his future.

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Geofrey's Journey from Zambia to Oxford

Discover how holistic education led him from Zambia's Copperbelt to the University of Oxford.

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How SkillsHub Is Helping Chella Shape His Future

Learn how practical skills training is opening new opportunities for Chella's future.

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How Isaac Turned Opportunity Into Purpose

Read how education and opportunity helped Isaac build confidence and shape his future.

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Monika's Path to Confidence and Growth

Learn how she is now determined to help more girls access the opportunities she once hoped for.

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Rishtika's Journey: Finding Confidence and Purpose

Read how Rishtika is gaining the confidence to lead others and shape her own future.

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New Opportunities, New Goals: Aman's Journey

Discover how education and the support of Pestalozzi helped Aman achieve more than he imagined.

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A Future Transformed: Fridah's Story

Read how education helped Fridah pursue her ambitions and create new opportunities.

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Where Learning and Opportunity Led Judith

How a Pestalozzi education helped Judith build confidence and pursue her future ambitions.

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New Beginnings and Bigger Dreams: Thandiwe's Journey

Explore Thandiwe's journey that went on to inspire hope, growth and new possibilities.

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Where Catherine's Education Journey Has Taken Her

Read how Catherine is shaping her future through resilience and personal growth.

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Lobsang's Journey in Science and Research

Learn how education helped open the door to Lobsang's journey in life-changing science.

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How One Opportunity for Prabha Created Many More

Delve into Prabha's commitment to create more opportunities for future generations.

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Ashelly's Journey into African Youth Leadership

Discover how Ashelly is stepping further into leadership with the confidence to engage and the responsibility to act.

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Phanely: Rebuilding Her Future Through SkillsHub

Be inspired by Phanely's determination to balance her work and education through SkillsHub.

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Oprah's Journey Back into Learning

For many young people in Zambia, the challenge is not ambition - it's access.

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Through SkillsHub and Edulution Larry is rebuilding his future

See how Larry is overcoming challenges and discovering new possibilities through education.

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How Blessings is Empowering Young People Across Zambia

Explore how Blessings is helping young people find confidence, purpose and hope for the future.

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How Nelisa Made Her Dream Come True

Nelisa's powerful story about her determination and passion for science.

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Priscovia: Turning Setbacks into Opportunity

See how Priscovia is overcoming challenges and shaping a brighter future through learning.

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Aswathy's journey of resilience, education, and giving back

Aswathy Manukumar - From Pestalozzi scholar to pursuing a PhD in Clinical Epidemiology.

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Our unstoppable young alumna Denise is changing the world with her Pestalozzi values

Denise Kisimba - From Pestalozzi scholar to changing the world for other girls.

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Arju's journey from Pestalozzi International to practicing law

Arju - From Pestalozzi scholar to student in international tax law.

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Joseph's inspiring journey with Pestalozzi Zambia

Joseph Kumwenda - From Pestalozzi scholar to Gold Star coach with Edulution.

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Christabel's inspiring journey with Pestalozzi International

Christabel - From Pestalozzi scholar to assistant farm manager.

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Usha's journey of completing the circle of giving back

Usha - From Pestalozzi scholar to mentor.

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Prisca's impact in midwifery and youth health

Prisca Mulongo - From Pestalozzi scholar to clinical instructor.

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How Samikshya fights for climate justice

Samikshya Dhami - From Nepal to the world.

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Afonso's journey: From refugee to community and band leader

Afonso - From Pestalozzi scholar to community leader.

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Jyoti's mission to uplift Nepal's vulnerable

Jyoti Pandey - From Pestalozzi Scholar to Social Impact Leader.

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