Building LCV’s New School

Since 2010 the Village has had its own primary school which is registered under the Zimbabwean Ministry of Education. Four of its teachers are paid by the Zimbabwean Government and five by AFADU.

Around 120 children from the region attend as day students, as well as LCV’s own residents.

Through the Australian Government Direct Aid Program and AFADU a variety of projects at the school have occurred. These include:
• A water bore to allow a sustainable water supply to the school
• A locally appropriate toilet block to maintain sanitation and health at the site
• A new accommodation block
• Teacher housing to assist in the retention of teaching staff in this remote area of Zimbabwe

It’s a ‘rough and ready’ school but is already making a difference. The quality educational programs presently being provided have already impacted on the children attending. They no longer have to travel long distances daily to the local town or have the added expense of boarding fees in Chikombedzi away from their homes.

But, old chicken sheds and a vacant garage do not a school make. AFADU wants to support a locally designed and built modern facilities that are conducive to good education and thriving children.

And that’s where YOU come in. AFADU is looking for donations to help the community build a new school building to replace the crowded facility now in use. We need another $80,000 to do this – and every single dollar will help. Through kind donations we have been able to get Stage 1 commenced – let’s get it completed!

The new school will have room for up to 250 children from Year 1 to Year 7. The Lirhanzo orphans and local village children from surrounding communities are desperate for this new facility
The parents of the children are happy because the children are developing a love of learning and the entire community is benefiting as each child experiences the value system of the new education system in place.

This project has been planned and implemented by the local community based on their needs assessment. The local community men will also benefit as they will be required to help build the facility which will bring more money into the community.

The new building is underway through a seeding grant from the Archer Foundation – but there is a long way to go.

Old chicken sheds and a vacant garage do not a school make.

AFADU wants to support a locally designed and built modern facilities that are conducive to good education and thriving children.

And that’s where YOU come in. AFADU is looking for donations to help the community build a new school building to replace the crowded facility now in use.

We need another $80,000 to do this – and every single dollar will help. Through kind donations we have been able to get Stage 1 commenced – let’s get it completed!

The new school will have room for up to 250 children from Year 1 to Year 7. The Lirhanzo orphans and local village children from surrounding communities are desperate for this new facility.

The parents of the children are happy because the children are developing a love of learning and the entire community is benefitting as each child experiences the value system of the new education system in place.

This project has been planned and implemented by the local community based on their needs assessment. The local community men will also benefit as they will be required to help build the facility which will bring more money into the community.

The new building is underway through a seeding grant from the Archer Foundation – but there is a long way to go.

Donate to the LCV school building appeal today.