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Our Findings

Our research into the plight of education opportunities in Zimbabwe shows that children most adversely impacted are those who are orphaned; or have parents that are widowed; or those living with disabilities. Some parents are erratically informally employed with no reliable streams of income, or out of work completely, thus, affecting their ability to send their children to school.

(ZimVAC) 2019 report.

These findings are supported by the Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVAC) 2019 report. The report shows that despite a government pronouncement to the effect that no child should be turned away from school for non-payment, the proportion of children being turned away for non-payment of school fees is at a staggering 61%.

Conclusion

The report shows that the major reason for children not being in school, is either the expense of tuition or the mere cost associated with being able to enrol in a school. The reasons ‘expensive, or no money’ represent 62-63% of why most 7-17 year olds are not in school. Other reasons being negligible in comparison include: distance, and lack of interest in schooling and education.

In light of the above, #kids2school is an initiative aimed at making a contribution towards addressing this challenge.

" The proportion of children being turned away for non-payment of school fees is at a staggering 61%."

3 Goals + Strategies

Enrol, retain, and facilitate progress of children in school.

Subsidising the costs related to enrolling in school. This will include, but is not limited to, paying for school fees, buying uniforms, and supplementing stationery related costs.
Working with the community to foster and encourage continuous interest in education.

Provide a well rounded education for the children using extracurricular activities.

Hosting camps of various durations for self-development and mentorship. These include, but are not limited to, etiquette classes, career guidance, and public speaking workshops

Furnish feedback to and from involved stakeholders.

Community engagement through conversations that supply, and receive feedback.
Social media updates.
Periodical newsletters to the corporate sector, and not for profit organisations such as churches and NGOs for partnership opportunities.

How to Help #Kids2School

Sponsor a child

This option affords one the opportunity to support a child's schooling for the foreseeable future, covering their primary needs, through a monthly stipulated donation

Donate

This option allows one to make a donation to the #kids2school fund at any given juncture.

Additional Support

School stationery and school related products and services that may be beneficial to that cause.

Partnerships

Partnership with Vana

Our partnership with Vana Ministries is a collaborative mission dedicated to the holistic development and education of children in the Ngozi Mine community. This partnership integrates financial support with grassroots social care to ensure that vulnerable children have the resources and emotional stability needed to thrive.

The core pillars of this partnership include:

Educational Access: Vana Ministries facilitates a sponsorship program where donors provide the necessary funding for school fees, while our team ensures these payments are finalised and delivered to the schools.
Holistic Support: Beyond academics, we ensure children are cared for comprehensively, monitoring their regular school attendance and overall well-being.
Nutritional Intervention: Through the provision of peanut butter, we provide essential nutritional support to help combat food insecurity and support the physical growth of the children.
Psychosocial Well-being: We prioritise the emotional and psychological health of the children, utilising Trauma-Informed Care to provide a safe, supportive environment where they feel cared for and important.
Youth-Led Engagement: As a youth-run organisation, DIFTK brings a unique energy to the partnership, focusing on spending quality time with the children to build genuine connections that go beyond material donations.

Together, DIFTK and Vana Ministries bridge the gap between financial sponsorship and on-the-ground care, ensuring that every child sponsored has the opportunity for a bright and supported future.