Year 2009
16 tons of rice and beans were purchased in South Africa for the orphan care feeding program.
The villages in the community took turns weeding the maize crop that was planted in late November and early December 2008.
25 acres of the new land was fenced with electric fence to protect crops.
A vegetable garden for the feeding of approximately 1250 orphans and preschoolers is planted and maintained by community volunteers.
Sewing Co-op provides uniforms for the 893 orphans. Knitting Co-op made sweaters for the orphan uniforms.
House was constructed at the new expanded site for the manager and his family.
A two classroom building at Inyagui was torn down to the foundation by volunteers. Useable materials were salvaged. A new classroom building was constructed with additional windows for better light and ventilation.
Community molded and fired more than 400,000 bricks for building projects and proposed buildings.
Year 2008
Hired Albert Mukondwa as the new manager of the orphan care center.
Hired Beauty Mukondwa as the nurse in charge of the health of the orphans. The nurse aid on staff will continue to assist Beauty.
85 acres of land was given to the orphan care center for expansion
Three 40-foot sea containers, shipped in October 2007, arrived at the mission in July. The shipment included items such as school supplies, hygiene kits, blankets, clothing, computers, books and school furniture.
The Sewing Co-op made garments and drapes, for sale, from donated fabric that arrived on the recent shipment.
Clothing was distributed to the orphans and the community at a ceremony held soon after the shipments arrival in July. Surplus clothing and blankets were stored in the storeroom of the Orphan Care Center for future emergencies.
With the help of the community 25 acres of maize was planted at the new sight of the Orphan Care Center. This will go a long way toward feeding the children at the OCC.
Community members cooperated in replacing or repairing Rondavel thatched roofs of orphans in each village.
Inyagui had severe roof damage to a classroom building during a storm. No children were present.
YEAR 2007
Planted 120 Maringa trees in the school garden. The Maringa Tree is very nutritious. It has the potential of boosting the immune system of all malnourished individuals. One tablespoon of the dried powder provides the vitamin C of seven oranges, the vitamin A of four carrots, the protein of two glasses of milk, the potassium of three bananas and the calcium of four glasses of milk.
Loaded three 40-foot sea containers with donated items for shipment to Zimbabwe.
YEAR 2006
65 computers were collected, renovated and packed for shipping.
Quantities of school furniture were collected and stored for shipping.
Clothing and blankets for orphans was collected and packed for shipment
Provided funding for the operation of HCOC.
Purchased a transformer for the Nyamashato Primary and Secondary Schools.
Paid ZESA for poles, wiring etc. for the two schools.
Built and electrified a building for the Knitting and Sewing Co-ops.
Brought three orphan girls who had graduated from Secondary School into the Sewing Co-op. They are doing beautiful work and are grateful for the opportunity.
Purchased buttons and thread for HCOC uniforms.
Purchased knitting wool for the Knitting Co-op to use to make jerseys for the orphans registered at HCOC.
Electrified the administration/library at Nyamashato Primary and one house. The library is wired for computers when they arrive.
Installed an electric pump in the well at Nyamashato Primary School
Hired a nurse aid to staff the Orphan Care Clinic
Purchased cement, trusses, etc. for the extension of the Secondary Administration Block. One room is wired for computers when the shipment arrives.
YEAR 2005
An Administration/library building is under construction at both Inyagui and at Guzha Primary School. The library will serve as dining space for the children at mealtime.
Ceilings have been installed in the Nyamashato Feeding Center dining room and also in the Administration building at Nyamashato Primary School.
In addition to orphans the Centers have recently begun feeding Preschoolers two meals a day.
A teacher's house is under construction at Nyamashato Primary School. The enrollment has increased to more than 700 students and so additional staff is needed.
The Orphan Care Center at Nyamashato Primary and the Preschool facility have been electrified awaiting ZESA to bring power to the school.
Building materials have been provided to Chingwaru Primary to complete the construction of a teacher's house.
Forty (40) mattresses were purchased for beds at Cheunje Secondary boarding school.
35 computers were shipped enabling Cheunje Secondary School to open a computer lab.
Secondary English textbooks were also donated.
YEAR 2004
Community involvement
Villages in the neighborhoods of each feeding center has designated two acres of land for the purpose of raising maize and vegetables to supply to the feeding center.
Shipments--March 6, 2004
Two 40-foot sea containers were loaded with books, school supplies and furniture. These were distributed to Dandara Primary as well as Inyagui and Guzha Primary schools.
A computer and printer were donated to HCOC for office use.
Computers donated to nearby Cheunje Secondary School
One shipment of 45,000 lbs. of beans
One shipment of 45,000 lbs. of rice
Preschool facility
A building was completed that houses two preschool classrooms, a first-aid dispensary and two counseling rooms.
A separate kitchen for food preparation was completed at Inyagui.
Toilets
Four Bio-safe toilets were constructed at HCOC on a trial basis. They are a self contained unit that is sealed and so there is nothing escaping into the soil. Due to the construction the waste dries and can be removed and composted. Later it is safe to use on the fields. They are odorless and proving to be very successful.
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