Rotarian Stella Dongo with the Project Coordinators working with the Self Help Groups

Youth Corners and Leadership 

Rotarians Stella Dongo, lead Harare Rotarian, Chris Molam, Colin Kuhuni, Carolyn Schrader, lead Denver Rotarian, Clem Muzondo, Peter Compton

Self Help Groups for Women

The Rotarians

It’s amazing what we can do when we come together.

Ten years ago, when Rotary first began to work with the people of Mufakose, we had a small vision.  But when we talked with the community members in 2007 about expanding our work, they presented their vision:  creating “heaven on earth” in their communities.  They became the trainers, mentors and often the innovators.  Over time, they have claimed this project as their own.  The local government has recognized its impact and has joined with the community in supporting it and recommending new enhancements.  Rotary is proud to be a partner in this transformation.

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OUR HISTORY

Computer skills for Women and youth

February 2005 – Highlands and Denver Mile High Rotary Clubs sponsored first Rotary Grant: AIDS Leadership Training.  A second Rotary Grant was completed the following year.

July 2007 – Rotarians led a group to Mufakose and four surrounding communities for a Community Needs Assessment.  Almost 350 residents were interviewed and identified their pressing needs:

• Learning how to make money to support their families
  
• Re-engaging the youth in the communities
  
• Educating the communities about HIV/AIDS.
  

September 2009 – Rotary awarded a $330,000 3H (Health Hunger and Humanity) Grant for a four-year program and Community Empowerment in Zimbabwe presented its first round of training to women and youth.

September 2014 – A second Rotary Grant was awarded to fund Advanced Business and Computer training to successful participants from the 3H Grant.