Sponsor Children to attend School in Zimbabwe

I have a real soft spot for Zimbabwe. It’s a place that many international charities (especially in the UK) steer clear of because it’s "too hard" or flagged red by banks so they wont work with your charity making life hard. But honestly? That just makes me more determined. I make it a point to get out there at least once a year because the community spirit is unlike anything else on Earth. You’re surrounded by people who have so little but want to give so much. You feel safe, you see smiles everywhere, and then you see the challenges of rural Africa and it hits you right in the gut.

What’s happening on the ground Last October, I spent the whole month with the team on-site. It was incredible. Our children’s home is doing a massive, heart-filling transition moving from an old-school orphanage model to a team that helps displaced children actually return to their families.

The old building is now part of a fabulous school that’s working with local authorities to create safe spaces and resources for youth victims. We have over 900 displaced children in our programs right now. These kids don't want miracles; they just want a "normal" life, and that starts with a desk in a classroom.

The Scholarship Challenge We’ve been able to piece together 6-12 month scholarships thanks to your amazing one-off donations, and we value every single cent of that! But to really change a life, we need to move away from "stop-and-start" education.

I met a young girl recently who walks 55 minutes each way in the blistering African sun just to get to school because she is so desperate to learn. Her family just can’t swing the fees. We work with 19 primary schools in rural communities like hers, and the need is urgent. A regular monthly donation even a small one is what ensures these kids stay in school every day, not just when the "pot" happens to be full.

Innovation over Inflation Zimbabwe uses USD, which makes things crazy expensive. Get this: a 5kg bag of fertilizer can cost over $950 due to shortages. That is totally out of reach for a local family.

But check out how we’re beating the system! We’ve partnered with Clive, a local organic farming genius. He’s training families to build vermicomposting units (worm farms!) at home. They turn organic waste into high-grade fertilizer that they can bag up and sell to pay for school fees. Plus, that fertilizer goes back into our farming programs that feed the schools. Everything is connected!

Double your impact: March 17th – 20th! We know people worry about corruption at high levels, but we are on the ground, we have the measures in place, and we see exactly where your money goes.

If you want to help us get more of those 900 kids into permanent scholarships, the Little by Little campaign is your moment. From March 17th to March 20th, GlobalGiving will 50% match all donations up to $50, while matching funds remain.

• Your $50 turns into $75.

• That $75 goes a huge way in a country where every cent has to work double time.

Let’s show Zimbabwe it isn't forgotten. Let's keep these kids in school and keep these communities growing!

Stay awesome,

Ty Bennett