“Join us and the community around BH 36 Primary School in Chidobe ward in celebration as we have together just completed construction of an ECD block, outdoor and indoor play equipment and a functional profitable income generating project. These activities were made possible by the kind support from The Roger Federer Foundation. Over 52 children (28 FEMALES & 14 MALES) are benefiting from the new establishment and feed every school day. You will not believe that there are 22 more schools that we have supported to this state over the past two years”
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Introducing staff – Douglas Musiringofa (Director)
Over the next week we will introduce you to some of our staff members and volunteers behind the great work you see. Today, we will introduce to our Director, Douglas Musiringofa also the Co-Founder of UNICA. He leads a team of 5 staff members and a network of more than 50 volunteers.
Douglas is a passionate community development practitioner and has led implementation of huge projects which include construction/renovation of 30 classroom blocks in primary schools in Hwange rural district, supporting capacity building among youth, psycho social support projects and the construction of a much needed children and youth centre in Sizinda, Victoria Falls. Please feel free to interact with our team on this platform or contact us on douglas@unica.org
UNICA responds to high HIV prevalence in Victoria Falls
Recently, UNICA hosted its HIV/AIDS awareness project partners from International Medical Corporation Committee (IMCC) and Zimbabwe Medical Students Association (ZIMSA). The purpose of this visit was to review the Youth Awareness HIV/AIDS Project and evaluate lessons learnt from the 7 months of project implementation. The project responds to the high HIV prevalence in and around Victoria Falls, which is currently at 25% among youth.
Introducing our team
Meet our team in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe who are directly involved in the implementation of our projects. From left to right, Rusununguko Mapuranga, Tanatswa Makara, Emmanuel Dzapasi, Simbarashe Musiringofa, Kelvin Ncube, Blessing Tariro and Sheldon Siziba. Visit us at 4422 Chinotimba or interact with them through our facebook page.
Early Childhood Development Centres assessment begins
This week our team was involved in assessment of 15 schools in Hwange rural to be supported with construction / renovation of Early Childhood Development classroom blocks. These schools all have a total enrollment of over 1100 children currently learning under trees or in dilapidated structures. Our aim is to create a conducive friendly learning environment for children. We seek to make lasting contributions in our local communities.
