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Ezra Foundation donates poultry project to Nyamweda School
HARARE – Students at Nyamweda Primary School are now proud owners of a chicken run and over 100 chickens donated by the Ezra Foundation. By Staff Reporter Ms Melonia Munemo, founder of the Ezra Foundation, said the project is aimed at improving the livelihoods and food security of students by creating income-generating opportunities and capacity-building.
Read MoreNewly Admitted UZ Pharmacy Student With Disability Appeals For Assistance
A University of Zimbabwe (UZ) student, Victor Washaya (35) who recently got a place to study for a Bachelor of Pharmacy Honors Degree at the institution is appealing for financial help and resources to use during his studies. By Staff Reporter Victor was involved in a road traffic accident in March 2015 which saw him
Read MoreIFRC Hands Over Replenishing Stocks To Boost Preparedness In Disaster Prone Districts
THE International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), has handed over replenishing stocks valued at US$49000 to the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) to strengthen emergency response capacity in areas that are highly prone to the natural disasters. By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has in the past three years experienced recurring natural disasters such as Tropical Cyclones,
Read MoreEzra Foundation rescues rural schools
THE Ezra Foundation has donated over 15 computers to Nyamweda Primary School, and provided uniforms, stationery and school fees to a number of underprivileged students in a move aimed at helping to bridge educational inequity in the country. Melonia Munemo, the founder of Ezra Foundation, said the donation will result in students improving their academic
Read MoreRight to Mobility Organisation Donates Wheelchairs To Persons With Disabilities
CHILDREN and young adults with disabilities from Mazowe, Chitungwiza, Harare, Masvingo and Zaka received wheelchairs from a charity organization named Right to Mobility last Saturday. By Kudakwashe Pembere The organization still in its infancy, managed to source these wheelchairs for the children with disabilities from various individuals in the United Kingdom. Set up by one
Read MoreManicaland Child Marriage Survivors Find Solace In Economic Strengthening Programs
DUE to economic hardships and prolonged schools closure at the back of recurrent COVID-19 induced lockdowns, Marvelous Tsambe* (16) from Chikore Village in Chimanimani entered into an early child marriage at the age 14 as an escape from the challenges back home. However, to her surprise, marriage did not bring the much anticipated economic escape.
Read MoreZim Women Doctors Making Waves
IN the beginning, the medical profession was sacred ground and somehow, a preserve for men. However over the years, women have made remarkable contributions to the field of medicine. As women around the world were permitted to graduate from medical schools, their accomplishments became more influential and far-reaching. In 1847, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell became the
Read MoreRescued From Drug Abuse and Dangerous Habits: Teenage Boy Pays Tribute To Chitungwiza Trust
AFTER completing his Ordinary ‘O’ Level studies in rural Chiweshe, Mitchele Nyanhi (19) was faced with the harsh realities of life as he could not secure any form of employment. Since both his parents are not gainfully employed, there was no one to take up the responsibility of sending him to any form of training
Read MoreINTERPOL Receives IT Equipment To Help Solve Missing Zim Migrants Cases
…a third of missing migrants cases solved already IN a move that is set to help ease the search for missing migrant Zimbabweans, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has donated a consignment of Information Technology (IT) equipment to the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Harare. By Michael Gwarisa The consignment consists
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Operation of Hope Cleft Surgical Mission Back to Zimbabwe after two Years
The Operation of Hope Mission, a charity based organisation that offers free surgical operation to children and adults with cleft clip, cleft palate or other facial deformations is back in Zimbabwe this May, following two years of absence caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, raising hope for restoration for those with the condition. Staff Reporter Team
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