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Current Zimbabwe focus: The Chimudor project

Compassion for African Villages has been working with members of the village of Rundogo, Zimbabwe. Our common aim is to improve the lives of orphans and widows in the community. CAV and the villagers have identified the following projects as the highest priorities meeting the most urgent needs in the village:
There is an urgent need for a Community Health Clinic in the region. There is an urgent need for new classroom buildings and for repairs to existing classroom buildings at the Chimudoro Primary School. DONATE NOW!
Project Goals and Projected Costs:
The Community Health Clinic Project
1. Build a structure and provide electricity for the first and only Rundogo Community Health Clinic.
2. Supply the Community Health Clinic in partnership with NGOs and the Zimbabwe Ministry of Doctors and Nurses.
3. Hire and pay the annual salary for the Community Health Clinic Nurse, at least for the first year of the Clinic’s existence.
4. Hire and pay the annual salary for the Community Health Clinic Security Guard, at least for the first year of the Clinic’s existence. (This guard will also provide security for the Chimudoro Primary School. See below.)
5. Drill fresh water well with pump and repair existing.
6. Train a leadership team for inspection and maintenance protocols. This team will also inspect the Chimudoro Primary School.
7. Train and supply a maintenance person. This person will also serve the Chimudoro Primary School.
8. Work with members of the Rundogo community to develop sustainable microeconomic projects that eventually will finance fully the maintenance, supplies, and staffing of the Clinic.
Total projected cost for the Rundogo Community Health Clinic = approximately US$82.25K
DONATE NOW!
The Chimudoro Primary School Project
1. Demolish and replace the existing 0-3rd grade classroom building.
2. Build new classroom building with one classroom and rooms for a headmaster’s office, a teachers’ office, and adequate secure storage space for supplies.
3. Refurbish the two remaining classroom buildings.
4. Purchase textbooks for the school.
5. Purchase school uniforms for the students.
6. Pay school fees for all orphans.
7. Repair existing toilets and build new toilets adequate for the number of enrolled students.
8. Create adequate drainage for all school buildings.
9. Bring electricity to the school buildings.
10. Hire and pay the annual salary for the Chimudoro Primary School Security Guard, at least for the first year after the school buildings have been completed. (The Security Guard will also provide security for the Rundogo Community Health Clinic. See Project Description below for details.)
11. Train a leadership team for inspection and maintenance protocols. This team will also inspect the Rundogo Community Health Clinic.
12. Train and supply a maintenance person. This person will also provide serve the Rundogo Community Health Clinic.
13. Work with members of the Rundogo community to develop sustainable microeconomic projects that eventually will finance fully the maintenance, supplies, and staffing of the Chimudoro Primary School. (See below.)
Total projected cost for the Chimudoro Primary School Project = approximately US$93.75K
DONATE NOW!
Sustainable Microeconomic Support Projects
(All of the following projects are intended to provide some funding for the Rundogo Community Health Clinic and the Chimudoro Primary School, as well as providing villagers with a means to earn their own income.)
1. Poultry project: (approximately US$10K)
a. Build poultry coops
b. Purchase initial poultry
c. Provide adequate training for poultry keepers
2. Swine project: (approximately US$20K)
a. Build swine pens
b. Purchase initial swine
c. Provide adequate training for swineherds
3. Seamstress project: (approximately US$10K)
a. Purchase sewing machines
b. Purchase initial sewing materials
c. Provide adequate training for village seamstresses
Total projected cost for the Microeconomic Projects = approximately US$40K
Total projected costs for all projects: approximately US$216,000.
DONATE NOW!
Project Timeline:
Building projects begin in June 2015 and ends in August 2015. Training for all staff and workers will begin with the building projects.
A. Demolition of condemned structures (1 or 2 days)
B. Pouring and curing the foundations for the structures (a month)
C. Building the structures (3 weeks)
D. Finishing work (1 week)
E. Training (ongoing)
DONATE NOW!
- The Chimudoro Primary School Project
- The Community Health Clinic Project
- Sustainable Microeconomic Support Projects
There is an urgent need for a Community Health Clinic in the region. There is an urgent need for new classroom buildings and for repairs to existing classroom buildings at the Chimudoro Primary School. DONATE NOW!
Project Goals and Projected Costs:
The Community Health Clinic Project
1. Build a structure and provide electricity for the first and only Rundogo Community Health Clinic.
2. Supply the Community Health Clinic in partnership with NGOs and the Zimbabwe Ministry of Doctors and Nurses.
3. Hire and pay the annual salary for the Community Health Clinic Nurse, at least for the first year of the Clinic’s existence.
4. Hire and pay the annual salary for the Community Health Clinic Security Guard, at least for the first year of the Clinic’s existence. (This guard will also provide security for the Chimudoro Primary School. See below.)
5. Drill fresh water well with pump and repair existing.
6. Train a leadership team for inspection and maintenance protocols. This team will also inspect the Chimudoro Primary School.
7. Train and supply a maintenance person. This person will also serve the Chimudoro Primary School.
8. Work with members of the Rundogo community to develop sustainable microeconomic projects that eventually will finance fully the maintenance, supplies, and staffing of the Clinic.
Total projected cost for the Rundogo Community Health Clinic = approximately US$82.25K
DONATE NOW!
The Chimudoro Primary School Project
1. Demolish and replace the existing 0-3rd grade classroom building.
2. Build new classroom building with one classroom and rooms for a headmaster’s office, a teachers’ office, and adequate secure storage space for supplies.
3. Refurbish the two remaining classroom buildings.
4. Purchase textbooks for the school.
5. Purchase school uniforms for the students.
6. Pay school fees for all orphans.
7. Repair existing toilets and build new toilets adequate for the number of enrolled students.
8. Create adequate drainage for all school buildings.
9. Bring electricity to the school buildings.
10. Hire and pay the annual salary for the Chimudoro Primary School Security Guard, at least for the first year after the school buildings have been completed. (The Security Guard will also provide security for the Rundogo Community Health Clinic. See Project Description below for details.)
11. Train a leadership team for inspection and maintenance protocols. This team will also inspect the Rundogo Community Health Clinic.
12. Train and supply a maintenance person. This person will also provide serve the Rundogo Community Health Clinic.
13. Work with members of the Rundogo community to develop sustainable microeconomic projects that eventually will finance fully the maintenance, supplies, and staffing of the Chimudoro Primary School. (See below.)
Total projected cost for the Chimudoro Primary School Project = approximately US$93.75K
DONATE NOW!
Sustainable Microeconomic Support Projects
(All of the following projects are intended to provide some funding for the Rundogo Community Health Clinic and the Chimudoro Primary School, as well as providing villagers with a means to earn their own income.)
1. Poultry project: (approximately US$10K)
a. Build poultry coops
b. Purchase initial poultry
c. Provide adequate training for poultry keepers
2. Swine project: (approximately US$20K)
a. Build swine pens
b. Purchase initial swine
c. Provide adequate training for swineherds
3. Seamstress project: (approximately US$10K)
a. Purchase sewing machines
b. Purchase initial sewing materials
c. Provide adequate training for village seamstresses
Total projected cost for the Microeconomic Projects = approximately US$40K
Total projected costs for all projects: approximately US$216,000.
DONATE NOW!
Project Timeline:
Building projects begin in June 2015 and ends in August 2015. Training for all staff and workers will begin with the building projects.
A. Demolition of condemned structures (1 or 2 days)
B. Pouring and curing the foundations for the structures (a month)
C. Building the structures (3 weeks)
D. Finishing work (1 week)
E. Training (ongoing)
DONATE NOW!
This video shows the schoolchildren in Rundongo singing Thank You to Tsitsi after Compassion for African Villages successfully facilitated the building of two clean water wells in Rundongo in August of 2009.
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Since it's start in 2007, Compassion for African Villages (CAV) has focused on serving the needs of the villagers in Rundongo, Zimbabwe. In the past two years, CAV has:
*Paid the teachers to keep them working at the school *Paid school fees for the orphans *Bought the children new school uniforms, games, school workbooks, and writing utensils *Facilitated the building of two clean water wells, one of which is located at the school *Sent 7 drums of clothing, hygienic supplies, games and household items to Rundongo |
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Non-Profit Organizations recommended by Compassion for African Villages
Compassion for African Villages wouldn't be where we are today without the help of local and national non profit organizations that work towards similar goals as ours. Check out the websites of a few of our favorites:
United Way of San Diego
Mustard Seed Africa
Rise and Shine Colorado Foundation
La Mesa Sunrise Rotary
Foundation for Women
Lend a Hand Uganda- USA
United Way of San Diego
Mustard Seed Africa
Rise and Shine Colorado Foundation
La Mesa Sunrise Rotary
Foundation for Women
Lend a Hand Uganda- USA