‘From the past to the future’ by Tonny (16yrs)

“I know it’s my life. It’s no one life. Can I die like a slave. My answer is No.

At first I was a brown, dry grass, but as times goes on, I will be green grass over a rain season in winter.

I will be a respected person I wish, but others say no. It’s hard, hard for an orphan to achieve that but I will.

I wish ‘I will’ God helps.  ‘I will’ is my answer.  Sure I will.”

(Drawing by Tafadzwa)

‘Men and Women are equal’ by Theodorah (18yrs)

“Women are being disadvantaged in society because they do not see men as their equals and they often put others needs before their own.

To overcome this disadvantage they should examine themselves. They should also be realistic about their limitations so that they strive to overcome weakness. It is very important for them to take action, they should not spend their time worrying about things, they need to recognise success as women they need also to be recognised. They have to find a way for people to identify that women have the ability to take the work conspicuously.

A woman must have the ability to notify others of her presence. Women who can communicate have made it.”

MRCH report from the Home for 2008

The Home’s report for 2008 is now available. A few of the key achievements are:

  • The development of appropriate community care for children and help them to remain in the community and avoid unnecessary institutionalization
  • Eleven children have been reintegrated with their families and continue to receive support from the Home
  • Over 700 children were provided with school fees, medical support, clothes, food and school stationery in the Gweru, Marondera and Harare districts

Financial report for 2008

The Treasurer’s report for 2009 is now available. Our best year to date, we raised a total of £65,000. Due to inflation difficulties in Zimbabwe we are now making payments to the Home in US dollars. Some of the funds raised this year have been held in reserve for the Creche project for which we have commited to supplying £12,000 in 2009. We can also proudly announce that as usual our expenses were incredibly low (£36 for the year).