12-month journey
Seven phases. One year.
From mobilisation through to alumni sustainability, the Gweru Pilot is sequenced carefully so quality holds all year.
Programme phases
Click a phase to explore.
Phase 01 · Month 1
Mobilise
Set up systems, recruit facilitators, sign proposed partner MOUs.
- Participant milestones
- Facilitator team confirmed, safeguarding trained.
- Partner review
- Kick-off review with lead applicant and American Corner Gweru.
- Outputs
- Programme handbook and communications assets.
- Monitoring
- Baseline planning and risk register live.
Participant journey
What one person experiences.
- 01
Discover
Learn about the programme through American Corner Gweru and community networks.
- 02
Register
Complete a short interest form and consent to programme communications.
- 03
Choose a pathway
Pick one primary pathway with support from a facilitator.
- 04
Attend orientation
Meet peers, understand expectations and set personal goals.
- 05
Complete activities
Work through workshops, labs, panels and clinics.
- 06
Join a peer circle
Continue learning with a small group led by a peer leader.
- 07
Create an output
Build a prototype, pitch, essay, film or event.
- 08
Present at showcase
Share the output publicly with peers and partners.
- 09
Enter the alumni network
Stay engaged through the Bridge250 alumni community.