Lasting Memories of Zimbabwe by the Participants

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We have received 514 photos for our album — a wonderful response! From this rich collection, we have curated a selection for the slideshow below.  Slideshows on Blogger can be unreliable and may not start automatically. If the slides do not move automatically, be sure to click the right arrow to browse through the collection. There are 54 slides in all.

The full album of reunion photos is available here. It remains open, so please do add any additional photos you would like to share.

Video  Here is the highlights video of our reunion, produced by Shearwater's media team, ItsNoMatata. We hope it brings back many fond memories of our time together.

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Reflections So Far Received from Participants

Sam Fredricks Tanzania: Dear Susan we made it to Dar very early this morning after being "dragged out" of EHR screaming and kicking! Reason: we didn't want to leave beautiful Vic Falls!!!! We thoroughly enjoyed the well planned and thought out program and the opportunity to reunite with old friends and colleagues and making new acquaintances. Once again a million thanks to you my sister and my brother, Muza for being such caring hosts. We are sojourning in Dar today and will leave our final destination to Arusha tomorrow. Till then take care and warm regards and best wishes to all our Vic Falls XUNICEF 2026 Reunion members.

Staneala Beckley, Sierra Leone: Dear Susan, I've just landed in Freetown after an interesting weekend with a friend in Addis. I will always remember our Zimbabwe reunion. It was a real labour of love and care. Many thanks also to Shearwater for a great partnership which made the reunion even more special. To our XUNICEF friends who entertained us at the dinner, we appreciate you and hope to see you at the next reunion, DV. Stay well, dear friends, until we meet again.

Solofo Ramaroson, Madagascar: Dear Susan, we are still spending a few days in Gaborone to visit people and places we left 27 years ago. Lalasoa and I are very grateful to you and your team for this unforgettable reunion: we enjoyed the wonders of Victoria Falls very much, all the activities that you have successfully orchestrated with Shearwater, as well as the opportunity to interact with other xunicef colleagues. Thank you for the flawless organization of the event. After this first experience, we are very eager to participate in the next reunion. We wish you all the best. Solofo

Milada Pejovic, USA: Dear Susan and dear XUNICEF family, Tom and I just arrived in NJ safely after spending three days in Cape Town where we bumped into Bianca and her crew while exploring Kirsten Bosch gardens. What a surprise! All in all, this was a once in a lifetime trip. It will take some time for all impressions and experiences to settle down. I want to send you Susan and all XUNICEF family a heartfelt gratitude from Tom and myself for all your labor of love that you put into making our reunion such a memorable event. I felt like I had never retired and that the ties with UNICEF were stronger than ever. I wish that everybody may be well and healthy until we meet again. Let's stay in touch.

Masood and Mah Jabeen, Bangladesh: Thanks very much indeed to Susan and the team, Noma and Shearwater. It was nice meeting dear Xunicefers and their spouses. We had a great time. Kindest regards and best wishes to all!

Jean Metenier, France: Dear XUNICEF friends. As I am leaving early this morning for new adventures in the Okavango, I would like to say goodbye to all of you. Thank you Susan and Shearwater team for organizing a wonderful and very unique reunion in Victoria Falls. It was a real pleasure to meet old and new friends. Hope to meet all of you at the next reunion!

Madhu Barneji, Armenia: A heartfelt thanks to Susan and all Zimbabweans who hosted us so graciously and same goes to the Shearwater team for their hospitality. To the UNICEF friends until next time!

Blanca San German, Mexico: Hi everyone, so sad to leave Zimbabwe!!! Thank you for the wonderful time!!! We continue our journey in Africa flying to Capetown today at 13.25 with Airlink. I am sure our transport to the airport has been arranged by Shearwater's efficient staff. We deeply appreciated being amongst the ex-Unicefers again, and hope we are able to organize the next Reunion in Colombia. We will be in touch. We take Africa in our hearts! "ADIOS" FROM THE MEXICAN TRIBE!!!

Alfred Ghosh, India: Our heartfelt thanks to the chief organiser Susan for a flawless program throughout our stay and the minute details taken into account for the tours, considering our age group. Noma, William and Joana thanks a million for your patience, for accommodating our needs and above all your sweet sense of humour. Kudos to all of you. Kuntala and Alfred.

Tinbet Tintsman, USA: Susan, I want to say thank you on behalf of Carl and myself for everything you did to make our visit to Zimbabwe and beyond enjoyable. You will be missed and loved.

Thokozile Ncube, Zimbabwe: A big thank you to everyone for coming. The 7 days we spent together were marvellous. We started 2026 with a big bang. Let's plan something to look forward to in 2027, whether local, regional or international. Invite us, we will come. Safe travels everyone.

Dorothy Ngacha, Kenya: What a wonderful reunion this has been. Already looking forward to the next! Thanks Susan and team Zimbabwe for your excellent organization and warm hospitality. William and the Shearwater team thanks for a fantastic program. #LifeTimeMemories Safe travels all!!!

Pamela Odongo, Kenya: Susan and team have great organizational skills. Variety and attention to detail was superb. And, always supporting us with a smile despite our many requests. Million thanks and be blessed.