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The Shingirirai Trust was started by 13 women who simply met together under a tree in 2003 and decided something must be done to help the orphans and children of their community. There are now 6 centres providing education, clothes, food and healthcare for over 260 children. These amazing women want to share their model with other impoverished communities in Africa and around the world... support them in this vital work: visit www.shingirirai.org now!
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Empowering a CommunityShingirirai Trust, Zimbabwe
Shingirirai: Location
28 km North East of Harare. Shingirirai serves 3 areas: Mabvuku, Tafara & Caledonia
Shingirirai Community: Home Environment
Caledonia: housing in shacks with no sewage, no water, no electricity
Mabvuku/Tafara
Tafara: small 3-room houses, overcrowded, mainly lodgers renting by room Mabvuku: owner-occupiers, larger houses
Shingirirai: History
In 2003 seventeen women met under a tree…
STEP = Shingirirai Trust Empowerment Process
STEP 1: Individuals& TEAMS
STEP 2: Shingirirai
COMMUNITIES
STEP 3: other communities
in ZIMBABWE
STEP 4: other countries
in AFRICA
STEP 5: developing nations
WORLDWIDE
Early Childhood Development (ECD)Program
ECD running in 6 centres with 260 children aged 3-6 years.Learning through play pre-school program: Education Play/Socializing Healthcare Nutrition Outreach to families
It’s all about love and hugs
ECD: EducationTurning Lives Around…
Provides vital socialization skills & prepares children for primary school
7 areas of Learning Through Play:
•Language
•Math
•Science & Discovery
•Music & Movement
•Art & Craft
•Drama
•Manipulative & Block Play
Headstart for life
ECD: Play & Socializing
Children in families affected by HIV/Aids can be isolated & stigmatized.
ECD helps develops a lifelong love of learning...
ECD: Healthcare Children with HIV
15% of ECD Program children are HIV+Via ECD they get monthly health checks & referrals to specialist clinics
ECD: Nutrition
ECD provides 2 good meals per day: without this, many children face malnutrition
ECD: OutreachLove & respect are paramount
Each child is valued as unique and special.ECD staff work with families to teach them how to love and respect children.
Capacity Development(CD) Program2 Components:
In-service training -
Peer education model:
“Each one teach one”
Accessing specialist skills:•Counseling •IT •ECD •etc.
Turning caregivers intocommunity leaders...
CD Program:Peer Education Training
CD program is now focusing on parenting skills....
30 peer educators have already trained 400 caregivers in practical nutrition skills...
Skills Development (SD) Program
3 Target Groups:
•Youth - life & vocational skills
•Women & girls - fabric production
•Caregivers - nutrition, parenting, life skills
SD Program: Youth
In 2004, vulnerable teenage girls & boys recognized as prime target group. After overcoming many obstacles, the life skills program is up and running in 2009.
SD Program: Youth Learning Life Skills
Components:
•HIV prevention skills
•Vocational skills - bicycle repairs, beadmaking, etc.
•Sports skills
•Leadership skills
SD Program: Youth Empowerment
“All my own work”
Beadmaking as income generation is in the early stages of development.
Youth need IT skills - plans for internet cafe run by young people.
SD Program: Women & Girls - Fabric Production
10 women trained in 2007, developing a unique range of colors & designs. Marketed in Germany, Canada & Spain
SD Program: Outreach to Families
Fallout from HIV/AIDS
•High levels of sickness & dependency
•Economic implosion
•Broken & separated families
•Unemployment
Aim of Shingirirai: to build community support structures
Shingirirai Trust:Building Our Vision…
Building community support structures means step-by-step planning & programming
Sharing a vision needs consistent teamwork - Each person has a valuable role to play.
Upskilling is the way forward...
Starburst 1: Leadership & Management Skills
Unleashing potential - just €120 gives one of these women full leadership training for a year... Starburst connects sponsors directly with those they support.
Starburst 2: Developing One-Woman Businesses
Starburst helps women start their own businesses in the community with small loans.
Just €120 will empower Beauty (shown left) and women like her to create an ongoing income for their family.
By achieving self-sufficiency, women are then able to support their children through primary school education and a future...
Shingirirai Trust:Building Our Vision…
Thank-you
You can help now! Become a Shingirirai Supporter - & help empower the women & children of Shingirirai Trust...
www.shingirirai.org
