Physical Health Zimbabwe Project #26946

Build 2 Classrooms for 400 Children in Zimbabwe

by Community Foundation for the Western Region of Zimbabwe

Project Report | Mar 18, 2019
Report on Construction of Mapukane School

By Mathamsanqa Moyo | Project Leader

Communiies still detrmined at completing school

The Zimbabwean nation did not start the year 2019 on a good economic and political spirit. Beginning of 2019 was marked by strikes resulting in all round instability. The economic environment was also unsound with the local currency, that is, the bond note being devalued against the United States Dollar. This move has resulted in the sky rocketing of all prices of basic commodities and services thereby affecting development projects as well. Like all other development projects, Build 2 Classrooms for 400 Children in Zimbabwe was also negatively affected. As prices continue to escalate, it is difficult for communities to mobilise the necessary resources for their development projects

The project has so far received donations amounting to US$3, 022.00. A substantial amount of US$ 36 978.00 is still required to make this dream come true for the people of Mangwe district. Although this is still too far away from the target, CFWRZ has not lost hope in finding means of attaining the required funds. The Foundation’s main drive in attaining funding is in encouraging this particular community in adopting community philanthropy concept, as it proves to work in other communities within the same district.

Through this concept, the community will engage on social enterprise projects so as to enable the growth of the existing amount. One of the social enterprise projects that this community has proposed is the microcredit facility which will see the growth of the existing amount by 10% per month. If the communities are granted the go ahead they will be able to raise at least US$300. 00 per month. By the end of a twelve month period they would have raised a total amount of US$3 600.00 through the micro-credit facility.

As an organisation we believe that children learn better when they view the learning environment as positive. We believe too that education is key in moulding communities that have knowledge and are elf sustainable. Even though the construction of this school may be a challenge now, CFWRZ will continue to back the communities until the vision is realised. Proposals will continue to be sent to various donors. Other Fundraising methods have been lined up in the organisation’s work plan.

We have realised with much appreciation that even though the dream of constructing Mapukane School may seem to be taking long, communities are determined to fulfil it. The fact that at the beginning of the year we received funding from one donor I a sign that all stakeholders are confident and hopeful to see the realisation of this project dream.

The communities are still appealing for support. Kindly share this initiative within your circles. CFWRZ will continue to update you on progress made in the construction of the school.

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Dec 17, 2018
Progress Report on Construction of Mapukane School

By Mathamsanqa Moyo | Project Leader

2018 proved to be a difficult year for the Zimbabwean nation at large with the economy dwindling within a short space of time. Many development projects were negatively affected. The Community Foundation for the Western Region of Zimbabwe was not spared from the economic mayhem as some of our projects including “Construction of Mapukane Secondary School” were also negatively affected.

The fund donated by several donors since the beginning of the project now amounts to US$2, 972.00. This means that we still have a deficit of a substantial amount totaling US$37, 028.00. Efforts by the Foundation in attaining matching funds have all been unfruitful with the Australian Embassy denying us a grant for our last proposal. The unsound economic environment also makes it difficult for local philanthropist to support this cause. Even though we haven’t been successful so far, the Foundation continues to seek means through which your donations can be matched.

As was indicated in the last report that CFWRZ has since introduced a community philanthropy concept in the target communities. The emphasis of community philanthropy is on pooling and organising diverse community assets in ways that transform the community to becoming a co-investor in their own development processes, the construction of the school being one such development project. Even though the funds raised so far act as an incentive and challenge grant for local giving, communities have not been able to fully commit to this challenge as they are too affected by this unpalatable economic situation. However, the organization will continue to find means through which this concept may be encouraged.

As daunting as the situation may sound, communities remain optimistic that the project will be completed one day. The committee will meet in the following year to discuss strategies through which funds can be raised in support of this project. CFWRZ will also continue to engage multiple potential donors and benefactors with the aim of acquiring more funding to assist this community.

The Mangwe community as well as the Community Foundation for the Western Region of Zimbabwe would like to thank you for your generous support. Your donations will go a long way in making the community a great place to live in for 400 children in the area. We are indeed grateful to you for your enthusiasm which helps us assist the disadvantaged.

The communities are appealing for your continued backing. Please continue to share this initiative within your circles as we believe that many hands will guarantee completion of the project. We will continue to update you in the coming months on the progress made so far.

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Sep 20, 2018
Progress Report on construction of Mapukane School

By Mathamsanqa Moyo | Project leader

Your donation has provided vital support to a community’s long term vision of providing the much-needed education to the children of Matabeleland South province. According to the country’s records, thirty-one percent of pupils in Matabeleland South Province who completed Grade Seven last year dropped out of school due to various reasons. Some of these reasons include long distances to schools, failure to pay school fees, teenage pregnancies among other reasons. The children of four remote villages in Mangwe district are no exception but also suffer the very same plight hence poor literacy level in that area.

Since our last report, the project has so far received an additional US$300 from one of our monthly donors. This brings us to a total of US$2 220.00 worth of donations. This means that we still have a deficit of US$37 780, an amount that communities will never be able to raise on their own. Even though we haven’t been successful in the past, the Foundation continues to seek means through which your donations can be matched. We have recently submitted a proposal to the Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe and are optimistic that we will be successful this time.

People in this community understand that education is an element that one cannot live without. They understand that without education, one cannot bank on a positive future. This is what pushes them to keep the faith that they will one day provide a conducive learning environment for their children. CFWRZ will continue to engage multiple potential donors and benefactors with the aim of acquiring more funding to assist this community.

Furthermore, CFWRZ has since introduced a community philanthropy concept in this community. The emphasis of community philanthropy is on pooling and organising diverse community assets in ways that transform this community to becoming co-investor in their own development processes, the construction of the school being one such development project. The US$2, 220.00 acts as an incentive and challenge grant for local giving. Giving circles will be organised so as to attract more people to participate in the contribution for the construction of the school.

Thank you again for your generous support of our project Build 2 Classrooms for 400 Children in Zimbabwe (#26946) and for making a smart decision to donate and fund an effective, community-led approach to community development. These communities are appealing for your continued backing and believe that even though it may take some time before they finally realise their dream, it will be possible with external help. We will continue to update you in the coming months on the progress made so far in the completion of this project.

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