About the Society
Seppo surrounded by smiling faces at DZ 4 school |
MISSION
The underlying purpose of our project is to provide needy and talented orphans in Dzivarasekwa with the means to sustainable and long-term basic education and welfare
We use the funds we raise to pay the children's school fees (three terms a year), buy their school uniforms, sportswear, schoolbooks and equipment, cover their medical expenses, and pay for one daily hot meal. Depending on our resources, we arrange for the children to take part in cultural and sports events and to visit game parks, museums, etc.
VISION
Children chosen for our programme will be given a good start in life. The sound basic education they receive will equip them to build up their own country.
In 2010 we have about 400 Dzivarasekwa orphans in primary and secondary school plus some older ones at university or in other tertiary level education in Zimbabwe.
We will continue to build our Activity Centre in Dzivarasekwa so the children will be able to
- - enjoy their daily hot meal
- - do their homework
- - attend extra lessons
- - use the library
- - receive support and guidance in matters concerng their studies, health and home
conditions - - receive IT training
- - enjoy hobbies, music, acting etc
The less talented orphans who do not fulfil all the criteria will also be able to have one daily hot meal at the centre and will be given some financial help towards their school expenses.
The staff in Zimbabwe will comprise a programme director, 2 field officers, a procurement officer, an accountant and 3-4 assistants.
STRATEGY
The programme's strategy is to raise funds to support the education and welfare of poor, talented orphans in the Dzivarasekwa township of Harare
As part of our strategy we look for sources of financing for the children enrolled in the programme and direct the raised funds in their entirety for the benefit of the children.