Evan Mawarire was virtually unknown few months ago.
Hardship and economic uncertainty in Zimbabwe propelled him into action under the #This Flag Banner, Mugabe Must Go Now campaign.
This week he made history with other Zimbabwe protesters when he planned and managed a very successful Stay Away shut down in Zimbabwe that brought the country to a standstill following Beitbridge and Harare riots.
Who is Evan Mawarire?
Here is a short description of the man behind some spectacular demonstrations witnessed in Zimbabwe this week.
Pastor Evan Mawarire Facts and Background
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DATE OF BIRTH: MARCH 7 1977
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PRIMARY SCHOOL ATTENDED: AMANDAS PRIMARY SCHOOL (CONCESSION)
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HIGH SCHOOL: PRINCE EDWARD (1990-1992), CHARLES CLACK (1993-1994 (MAGUNJE)
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION: AUTO ELECTRICIAN DIPLOMA (HARARE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 1996)
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CHURCH: YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR AT CELEBRATION CHURCH (2002-2007)
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REGIONAL DIRECTOR CELEBRATION UK (2007-2010)
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PLANTED HIS GENERATION CHURCH IN HARARE (2010)
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MARRIED TO SAMANTHA AND THEY HAVE TWO DAUGHTERS