Stepping Stones International
Isaac Hokonya is an experienced professional in management consulting and agricultural development, currently serving as a Director on the Board of Stepping Stones International since October 2022 and as a Management Consultant with DeftEdge since February 2020. Isaac's previous roles include Junior Consultant and Professional Consulting Intern at DeftEdge, where responsibilities involved conducting evaluations for international NGOs and UN agencies. Isaac's extensive background includes research and outreach work as a Fulbright/HM Fellowship recipient at Cornell University and internships focused on agriculture and livelihoods with Catholic Relief Services. Isaac's leadership experience spans managing programs, guiding technical assistance, and conducting evaluations impacting thousands of beneficiaries across multiple rural districts. Isaac holds a Bachelor of Science Agriculture Honours Degree from the University of Zimbabwe and multiple advanced degrees and certifications in project leadership and management from reputable institutions.
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Stepping Stones International
Stepping Stones International is an innovative after school and community outreach program established in 2006 in Mochudi, Botswana that serves orphaned and vulnerable adolescents (ages 12-25+) and their caregivers. Through school counselors and the community, SSI identify orphaned and vulnerable youth who under-perform academically, live in abusive environments or have basic unmet needs. Through a holistic program model, which combines life skills, leadership, psychosocial support and community mobilization we enable youth to heal the scars of the past and reconnect with their lost childhood, while growing into self-sufficient young adults. With 27% of all orphans in Botswana aged between 14 and 17 years (Botswana AIDS impact Survey, BAIS III 2008), SSI stands as a pioneer being the first organization to specifically address the unmet needs of these youth. SSI is proud to have served over 7000+ youth and have flourished in Botswana for 10 years as for 2016.