Funding a Orphanage for Abused Children in Africa

Dear Supporters,

The last few months at our orphanage and safe house program in Zimbabwe have been full of change, growth, and exciting new plans for the future.

Last month, we were thrilled to welcome Tyrone, our CEO, along with 12 volunteers from the USA Murph Foundation. Together, we spent several days installing vermicomposting units in each home, giving the children hands-on lessons in sustainable food and independence. We also hosted a community outdoor movie night with the local school. Families paid $5 each, and in one incredible evening, we raised $800!

We’ve also been engaging with the global “Re-think Orphanages” movement, which encourages keeping children safely with families whenever possible. This means that over the next few years, our 15 homes, each housing up to 8 children, will gradually decrease. While some children will continue to need emergency residential care, we are retraining our house mamas and staff to support children and families in the wider community. This is a big shift, but our priority remains unchanged: every child is safe, cared for, and supported.

As part of this transition, we’ve started planning to transform some of our older homes into community centres, music schools, computer labs, social services spaces, and other initiatives for young people, especially those from challenging family backgrounds. With our school on the grounds, this space will continue to be a hub for learning, support, and community activities, even if some homes are no longer residential.

We are still operating 5 to 7 houses for emergency care. Each house has 2 to 3 bedrooms, with 2 to 3 children per room, and is lovingly run by a house mama who has been with us for over ten years. They receive a budget of $60 per child per month to buy food locally and manage the home as if it were their own. The secure complex, including our school and grounds, ensures the children are safe while enjoying a family-like environment.

In other news, we are actively fundraising to install a large community vegetable garden. The total cost is $5,000, and thanks to the movie night and other support, we’ve already raised $1,800. This garden will provide fresh produce for the children and the wider community while teaching valuable skills in gardening, nutrition, and sustainability.

Last weekend, we took all our staff and house mamas on a rejuvenation retreat at a lodge by a nearby lake. Our management team cooked for them and looked after them, giving them a well-deserved break and time to recharge.

This is a big transition for our orphanage, but it’s one that will allow us to support children safely, strengthen families, and open our doors to the wider community. Your generosity makes all of this possible, from emergency care to community events, vegetable gardens, and beyond.

We are also excited to be part of the Action Change Impact Advent Calendar this year. By purchasing your calendar today, starting December 1st, you’ll be supporting 24 amazing projects like ours, spreading hope, care, and impact every day of the season. https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/advent-2025/ 

Thanks,

C