What do you do when life is on the line? — The Zimbabwean tragedy that reflects all our failings
We’ve all heard it said that Covid-19 is a game changer, a ground leveller that affects everyone, irrespective of race, creed, social status etc. To be sure, it represents a major global challenge even in rich countries with strong health systems and for those who can normally buy their way out of a situation. However,Continue reading What do you do when life is on the line? — The Zimbabwean tragedy that reflects all our failings
The Mangwende Orphan Care Trust – is a locally driven project which seeks to reverse family disintegration resulting from the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS, poverty and diseases consequently leading to countless numbers of orphans and child headed families.
The project is thus driven by the community itself where the project coordinator and board meet with local community leadership to ascertain their needs and work to facilitate provision of those needs.
The project is a non-denominational and non-governmental charity project which has no formal relationship with any grouping, but seeks to interact with all churches as well as bodies and individuals who share the same vision.
It will help children regardless of race, color, religion or sex especially in areas of providing education, health care, counseling, supplementary feeding, spiritual and moral guidance and life survival skills.
— We have come to the conclusion that sustainable farming is the backbone of our project —
About Us
The trust was founded by Evans Mangwende and other family members with the intention of addressing the plight of the underprivileged, marginalised communities in Murewa District, Zimbabwe and the region.
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News
For the latest updates about the site development progress as well as pictures and videos, please click below!
Testimonial — By Robin Woolner
Evans has welcomed Robin Woolner from the US at the beginning of September 2019.
Robin had an interest in the trust’s work for some time, so he managed to devote ten days to get to know more about the project, the work and the people in the community.
He helped to set up tree nurseries and joined Evans on his visits to members of the community, too.
We are delighted to have so committed people supporting our work from around the world!
What do you do when life is on the line? – The Zimbabwean tragedy that reflects all our failings
We’ve all heard it said that Covid-19 is a game changer, a ground leveller that affects everyone, irrespective of race, creed, social status etc. To be sure, it represents a major global challenge even in rich countries with strong health systems and for those who can normally buy their way out of a situation.
However, the threat is even greater in places where health provision is patchy, difficult to access and where the fundamentals of life have been ravaged by conflict, climate change and ecological breakdown. Where life-saving resources like clean water, soap, medicines and related equipment – things we normally take for granted in the UK – are in short supply.
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Gaia Education Case Study
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A group of four ladies from the Gaia Education Design for Sustainability course were working with the Mangwende Orphan Care Trust from September till December last year to help developing our vision of uplifting communities through Permaculture Education and Practices.
We are going to analyze their recommendations and looking to implement them as we progress with our project.
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