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- EIN 01-0701053
- (802) 439-6196
- PO Box 41 West Topsham VT 05086 USA
- zienzele.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Philanthropy, Voluntarism Promotion
Mission: THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO HELP ZIMBABWEAN ORPHANS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ACHIEVE SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH EDUCATION, BASIC SKILLS TRAINING, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING, COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH AND NUTRITION.
Programs: Provided scholarships/school fees and learning materials to 1041 aids orphans in rural zimbabwe and provided support to 93 child headed households that had sponsors and helped an additional 48 child headed households.
conducted 6 day-long workshops in zimbabwe. Topics included "accepting orphans in your home" and "living with aids" were 2 for men, for the women "living with aids. . . An update" and "commmunications and building communities", and for the children "be safe. . Be strong. . Be focused" and "role models".
organized basket making projects to buy and resell zimbabwean baskets with all profits returning to the village to benefit the orphans.
in 2010 the organization instituted an award to be given annually to a zimbabwean orphan who has shown promise in making a transition from zimbabwe to academic life in the united states. This award is intended to pay for costs associated with academic enrichment activities, supplies and additional school costs. It is intended to supplement the support provided by the student's sponsoring family.
supported zienzele's garden and sewing projects with much needed supplies