Physical Health Zimbabwe Project #26946

Build 2 Classrooms for 400 Children in Zimbabwe

by Community Foundation for the Western Region of Zimbabwe

Project Report | Jun 19, 2018
Report on the construction of Mapukane School

By Stewart Mantula | Project leader

Picture taken at the beginning of the project

The objective of this project Build 2 Classrooms for 400 Children in Zimbabwe (#26946)is mainly to assist members of the Mangwe community to construct a secondary school that will benefit about 400 children from four remote villages. These children are forced to walk approximately 20km every day and are vulnerable to several risks. Construction of the school will not only help create a conducive learning environment but will also ensure that children are protected and face fewer challenges. However, the stagnant flow of funding continues to hold progress in the construction of the school.

The original project design envisioned a one year period for constructing one classroom block, two ablution blocks and two teacher houses so that children could be enrolled the following year. Evidently, even though communities have pooled together locally available materials, this is no longer plausible as the funds acquired are insufficient to commence construction. Unfortunately, since our last report the project has not received any more funds hence the inability to procure building material. A total of US$2 572.00 was raised off 21 donors through the platform meaning therefore that there remains a deficit of $37 428.

The organization has been met with challenges in trying to raise funds for the construction of Mapukane Secondary School. Proposals were submitted to the Australian embassy in Zimbabwe and the German embassy in Zimbabwe but they could not fund it this time. The organization will therefore continue to seek other avenues through which funds can be raised.

Even though progress is at snail’s pace, communities remain motivated and are still positive that they will one day construct the school. The community representatives still hold meetings were they discuss how they can raise funds. It is unfortunate that there is very little they can do on their own. The Foundation therefore appeals to the global community to continue supporting the people of Mangwe district in realizing their dream of building a secondary school. It is only through external support that this dream will become a reality.

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Mar 19, 2018
Mapukane Secondary School Progress Report

By Stewart Mantula | Project Leader

Community memebers discussing way forward

Since March 2017, Community Foundation for the Western Region of Zimbabwe (CFWRZ) received generous donations from friends, partners and well wishers on behalf of the Mangwe community for the construction of Mapukane secondary school. Since March 2017, a total of $2 571.58 has been donated through the GlobalGiving crowd funding platform. All in all, this project requires a total of $40 000.00 meaning therefore that there remains a deficit of $37 428.42, an amount that community members cannot raise themselves hence CFWRZ efforts in soliciting for funds on their behalf.

At the beginning of the year 2018, the school development committee as well as selected community members held a meeting to discuss the way forward in the construction of the school. The funds raised so far have been used to purchase 230 bags of cement. They alluded to the fact that the materials they had secured, were insufficient to commence construction. Locally available materials have been pulled together but some essential materials are still required for the completion of the project.

In the year 2017, CFWRZ made efforts to match the funds raised so far. Proposals were developed and sent to the Japanese embassy as well as the Australian Embassy. Unfortunately these proposals were not successful. Management has gone back to the drawing board to identify other organisations that may be able to match the funds raised so far. CFWRZ continues to solicit small donations from friends and partners and hopes that construction of the school will commence before the end of the year.

Even though progress is at snail’s pace, communities remain motivated and are enthusiastic that this project will one day be a success. They are appealing for continued support and believe that even though it may take some time before they finally realise their dream but with the support of the world they will fulfill its mandate of providing a safe and conducive learning environment for their children.

Mapukane Secondary School will benefit approximately 400 children from four remote villages in mangwe district. These children are forced to walk approximately 20km each day to reach the nearest school and because of these long walks they are vulnerable to several risks such as rape, kidnapping and unwanted pregnancies. Construction of the new school will not only provide a conducive learning environment but will also help improve pass rate, reduce school dropout rate and also improve social behavior within the community.

The Foundation expresses much gratitude friends, partners and well wishers who share the same vision as these community members donated in the previous year. It is a fact that education plays a pivotal in bringing about social, political and economic development. It is only through attaining a solid education that one or even nations at large are able to make learned decisions and therefore escape the clutches of not only practical poverty but also mental poverty. It is on this that CFWRZ and community members from Mangwe district are appealing for continued support to help them realize their dream of constructing Mapukane Secondary School.

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Dec 12, 2017
Construction of a new school project report

By Stewart Mantula | Project Leader

Communities optimistic of project completion

The year 2017 has come to an end and we all look forward to the coming year. It is with hope and good faith that Community Foundation for the Western Region of Zimbabwe(CFWRZ) wishes to successfully fulfil its mandate of enabling disadvantaged communities better themselves by addressing social and economic challenges facing people in the western part of Zimbabwe.

It is the desire of the organisation to assist the people of Mangwe District of Matabeleland south province to construct Mapukane Secondary School. This school will benefit approximately 400 children from four remote villages who have to walk over 20km each day to reach the nearest school. During the long walks, the children, especially the girls, are exposed to risks such as rape, kidnapping and unwanted pregnancies.

Communities saw the need to construct a school for their children and began making bricks and collecting locally available materials. Motivated by the communities’ determination and enthusiasm, CFWRZ sought to provide external support through soliciting funds using the GlobalGiving platform. A total of US$2 526, 41 was received from friends and donors through this platform. The funds were used to purchase 230 bags of cement. A total amount of US$37 474, 00 is still needed for the completion of the project.

Completion of this project will not only help provide a conducive learning environment for the children but will also encourage the spirit of self-development amongst communities who will no longer wait for hand outs but will work with what they have to improve their lives. Upon completion, this project is expected to achieve the following outcomes:

Reduction in the school dropout rate
Reduction in the risks e.g. rape, encountered by the children on their long walks to school
Improved pass rate
Improved social behaviour amongst young people

CFWRZ continues to make efforts to match the funds raised so far. Proposals were developed and sent to the Japanese embassy as well as the Australian Embassy. Unfortunately the proposal to the Japanese embassy was not successful. We remain optimistic that the Australian embassy may look at the proposal with favour. CFWRZ continues to solicit small donations from friends and partners and hopes that construction of the school will commence next year.

Communities remain motivated and are enthusiastic that this project will be a success. These communities are appealing for your continued support and believe that even though it may take some time before they finally realise their dream but with the support of the world they will reach greater heights. It is only through external support that this dream will become a reality.

Education plays a pivotal in bringing about social, political and economic development. It is only through attaining a solid education that one or even nations at large are able to make learned decisions and therefore escape the clutches of not only practical poverty but also mental poverty. The Foundation is therefore appealing for continued support to make the lives of the children of Mangwe district a whole lot better.

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