Zienzele Foundation Helping Aids orphans in Zimbabwe

The Zienzele Foundation works in one of the poorest rural areas in Zimbabwe. We coordinate 36 Zimbabwean women's groups whose efforts provide education for 800 orphans. Our Mission: To help orphans and their caregivers achieve self-reliance and a better life.



Zienzele Baskets

Women in our groups weave beautiful, traditional baskets, and 100% of the purchase price pays school fees so orphans can gain an education. Read this letter from a recent customer:
"... When I see my Zienzele basket displayed in my dining room, I think of its story. It once was a growing plant in Zimbabwe. Then it was touched by creative fingers and thread and shaped into a bowl.  With the help of your organization, it made its way to a crafts sale, where it was chosen by my girls. It offers me bread for dinner, just as it has offered children the gift of education and a better life.

"Please tell those children that I am a mom too - a world away - but we are all family on this Earth and I wish them health and happiness - and good grades! Your community has brought smiles to my family's face!"

Lindi
Massachusetts

Join Us for Zienzele's Annual Celebration
May 21 in Hanover

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See a photo essay from Zimbabwe
on 2013 field work

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