Sr. Claris G. Gowo, is a member of the Little Children of Our Blessed Lady, a religious congregation in Zimbabwe. She is a seasoned educationist with two doctoral degrees, a trainer of trainers certification and a commitment to safeguarding. She draws on years of congregational and church leadership, including service as education secretary of the Archdiocese of Harare, dean and lecturer at the Catholic University of Zimbabwe, and chapter facilitator for strategic planning.

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Sr. Abhita D'Silva belongs to the congregation of Franciscan Missionaries of Christ the King from India. She trained professionally as a teacher and has worked as a school principal. She also specialized in counseling for people living with HIV/AIDS. D'Silva currently serves as secretary to the superior general and will complete her term in 2028. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, dancing, singing and caring for the sick with abundant mercy.