Dear Friends, On my last trip to Zimbabwe I spent one afternoon snapping photos of happy children as they sang and danced barefoot at the orphan care center. After a little while, I felt a gaggle of boys trailing behind me. I could hear them giggling and making CLICK, CLICK sounds with their mouths. When [...]
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Heather’s Trip to Zimbabwe
I’ve been all over Africa – from the remote Namibian coastline to the glacial peak of Mount Kilimanjaro – but nothing quite compares to my trip to Norton this past July. Since Liz and I landed in Harare at night, my first look at Zimbabwe was all that could be seen in the headlight beams—mostly [...]
Sal’s Inspiration
Fourteen year old Sal Sprofera, a former student at Dale Street School, was so touched by stories about children at Tsungirirai that he dedicated himself to re-starting the soccer team at the agency. He ran a can drive, contacted local businesses for donations and spearheaded a uniform and cleat drive. In 2006, Sal Sprofera was [...]
Real Pads for Real Women
Just like most of you, I’ve read C4C newsletters for years. Mesmerized by the pictures, vicariously proud of distant success stories, I look forward to hearing updates of children C4C has followed over time. Usually, I send my donation and then tuck the newsletter away. But this year was different. After hearing about Zimbabwe, Tsungirirai [...]
Kristen’s Blog
It is now summer in Zimbabwe. The cool, crisp mornings and chilly nights are gone. It’s hot all the time now. During the day, the sun beats down on our cottage roof, and it feels like there is heat on. Not a day goes by that we don’t make casual jokes about nonexistent cooling devices. [...]
Becca’s Blog
As with any new job, residence, or relationship, finding balance is a challenge. That perfect equilibrium between work and personal time, time with others and time alone. But here in Zimbabwe I have two hungry eyes staring at me when I open my front door in the morning. Eyes belonging to a child who already [...]
Letter from Michele
Dear Friends, This past August, my fourteen year old son, Sal, and I visited Tsungirirai and spent some time with the wonderful children and volunteers there. Upon returning home to the States, we received the usual, generic inquiries surrounding such an adventure: “How was your trip?” “What was the country like?” “Were the people nice?” [...]
Mathilde’s Experiences
Monday 3/1 On my first day “working” I learned about all the programs and where I could be helpful. My first task was to spend time in the library. I talked to the kids and learned their life-stories; I read with others; I took pictures. Then the kids performed traditional dance for me. There [...]
Robyn’s Impressions
Robyn Maguire, a long-time C4C supporter, made the trip to Zimbabwe with Arden in June of 2009. As has been the case with anyone who has visited Tsungirirai, she was overwhelmed, impressed, and inspired by the children she met. Our first afternoon we were told the students wanted to perform a traditional dance for us. [...]
Friends of Tsungirirai Canada
Tara Pratt, founder of Friends Tsungirirai Canada, visited the agency in April and was impressed. “Seeing first hand how the cooks and staff provide so much to the children with the limited food is absolutely amazing! From sun up to sunset Emmy and her cooking staff prepare and serve over 200 nourishing meals every day!” Friends [...]