By Bookey | Volunteer and Fundraiser at Marula Primary School
Dear friends,
This Monday marked the return to school for the children we support in rural Zimbabwe, and while we’re filled with hope for a productive term ahead, we’re also facing some immediate challenges we need your help with.
With so much uncertainty around the world donations have been on a stready decline. Howeber thanks to your continued generosity and the amazingly people that support us with monthly recurring donations, we were able to settle the outstanding payment to our food suppliers from last term on May 6th. However, because of the delay, suppliers now require upfront payment for this term’s food deliveries. The total cost to cover essential items is $1,983.65, broken down as follows:
$247.65 for fresh vegetables
$936.00 for soya chunks, sugar beans, rice, and oil
$800.00 to pay two cooks for May and June
We’re deeply grateful to our monthly donors—your consistent support has been a lifeline. However, with fundraising a bit slower recently, we’re playing catch-up. To avoid running out of food next week, we urgently need to raise the above amount so we can stay on track, our program has been running for a long time now and Marula Primary School really values your support and dedication to our amazing children.
These children walk up to two hours each way to attend school. For many, the hot meal and snack they receive here is their only nutritious food of the day. Beyond nourishment, your support gives them the motivation to come to class, stay engaged, and build a future that’s full of promise—not poverty.
We know you are doing so much for us and we kindly ask that please consider sharing our project or if you are able to and willing to be able to make another small gift today we really do value every penny. Even a little goes a long way when it means no child goes hungry at school.
Thank you, as always, for standing with us.
With gratitude,
Bookey and Team
By Shayle Havemann | Project leader
By Scott L Pileckas | Head of Fundraising
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