Help Zimbabwean Orphans during COVID-19 lockdown.
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The government of Zimbabwe has put a directive to extend the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown after an initial 21-day lockdown. Some of the measures include closing all borders for human traffic except for returning citizens, staying at home, closing all non-essential businesses and travelling only when necessary. These are very commendable measures and they represent our best chance of saving many lives given the dire situation and ill-preparedness of the health system.
However, Zimbabwe’s current economy largely depends on the informal sector (about 80%). Most of these businesses are classified as non-essential businesses making the implementation of the anti-coronavirus lockdowns, seen in countries such as China and the West, a huge challenge. According to data from The World Bank, extreme poverty in Zimbabwe was estimated to have risen from 28% in 2018 to 34% in 2019 and this is was an increase from 4.7 million people to 5.7 million people living under extreme poverty. This has been due to several factors such as the sharp rise in prices of food and a huge reduction of agricultural production which was caused by the El Nino induced drought. Additionally, Zimbabwe was recently hit by Cyclone Idai which affected 3 major provinces that account for almost 30% of the agricultural output of the country. The reduction in economic activity reduces income hence surplus income which is usually donated to orphanages such as Chiedza Child Care Centre has dramatically declined to make it difficult for orphanages to run efficiently.
Chiedza Child Care Centre supports thousands of orphans through child protection, economic strengthening, education, health and nutrition. We are raising this money for them in order for them to continue their usual programs such as support for children out of school, food for the children, warm clothes and blankets for the children since it is winter in Zimbabwe and nutrition packs for HIV-positive children and those with disabilities. The COVID-19 has also added extra responsibilities and needs for the orphanage. For their COVID-19 response, they need N95 masks, sanitizers, liquid soap, maritime for community volunteers and gloves.
We are kindly asking every kind soul from all over the world to help support Chiedza Child Care Centre and save thousands of children during these difficult times.
Thanks in advance!
You can reach out to Dumisile Mphamba on her WhatsApp number :
+1 (650) [phone redacted]
You can also donate directly to Chiedza Child Care using this Paynow link:
https://www.paynow.co.zw/Payment/Link/?q=c2VhcmNoPWRpcmVjdG9yJTQwY2hpZWR6YS5vcmcmYW1vdW50PTAuMDAmcmVmZXJlbmNlPSZsPTA%3d
You can also visit their website using this link:
http://www.chiedza.org/
However, Zimbabwe’s current economy largely depends on the informal sector (about 80%). Most of these businesses are classified as non-essential businesses making the implementation of the anti-coronavirus lockdowns, seen in countries such as China and the West, a huge challenge. According to data from The World Bank, extreme poverty in Zimbabwe was estimated to have risen from 28% in 2018 to 34% in 2019 and this is was an increase from 4.7 million people to 5.7 million people living under extreme poverty. This has been due to several factors such as the sharp rise in prices of food and a huge reduction of agricultural production which was caused by the El Nino induced drought. Additionally, Zimbabwe was recently hit by Cyclone Idai which affected 3 major provinces that account for almost 30% of the agricultural output of the country. The reduction in economic activity reduces income hence surplus income which is usually donated to orphanages such as Chiedza Child Care Centre has dramatically declined to make it difficult for orphanages to run efficiently.
Chiedza Child Care Centre supports thousands of orphans through child protection, economic strengthening, education, health and nutrition. We are raising this money for them in order for them to continue their usual programs such as support for children out of school, food for the children, warm clothes and blankets for the children since it is winter in Zimbabwe and nutrition packs for HIV-positive children and those with disabilities. The COVID-19 has also added extra responsibilities and needs for the orphanage. For their COVID-19 response, they need N95 masks, sanitizers, liquid soap, maritime for community volunteers and gloves.
We are kindly asking every kind soul from all over the world to help support Chiedza Child Care Centre and save thousands of children during these difficult times.
Thanks in advance!
You can reach out to Dumisile Mphamba on her WhatsApp number :
+1 (650) [phone redacted]
You can also donate directly to Chiedza Child Care using this Paynow link:
https://www.paynow.co.zw/Payment/Link/?q=c2VhcmNoPWRpcmVjdG9yJTQwY2hpZWR6YS5vcmcmYW1vdW50PTAuMDAmcmVmZXJlbmNlPSZsPTA%3d
You can also visit their website using this link:
http://www.chiedza.org/
Organizer and beneficiary
Cai Tk
Organizer
Stanford, CA
Dumisile Mphamba
Beneficiary