For the last five years, the Elias Fund has achieved its mission of spreading hope and opportunity in Zimbabwe through grassroots fundraising by individuals just like you. Many of you have utilized your school in your fundraising efforts. With support from elementary schools to universities, we have seen over 500 Zimbabwe refugee students educated in Johannesburg, twenty-seven primary and secondary students granted scholarships in Kadoma, and three university students awarded grants from Chiredzi.
This school year we want to make school-based fundraising even more successful!
Ndini Dzidzo means “I am Education” and just as you have shown that you are Strong, now it’s time to show that you are Education. From today until September 1st, we will be accepting applications for official Ndini Dzidzo school groups. These groups are designed for you to be a leader within your school community whether you are a teacher, student, coach, etc. Ndini Dzidzo groups will benefit from direct access to the Elias Fund team and a personalized connection to students in Zimbabwe. Yet because of this level of in-depth involvement there is limited space available for Ndini Dzidzo groups so fill out your application today.
If you’ve ever thought you could host a simple fundraiser at your school or wanted to advocate on behalf of Zimbabwe and the Elias Fund to your school community, now is the time to act. Even if you have no idea on where to start, fill out our simple application. Jill, EF’s Outreach Coordinator, will contact you about the possibilities we have available for you and your school.
The inspiration behind our cause, Elias, has been suffering through a tragedy of life these recent years. From his son’s horrific knife attack to his wife’s illness to the loss of his gardening job, Elias is in a precarious life situation. As the namesake of this organization it is necessary to come to his aid and we have a terrific opportunity to do so right now.
Which brings us to the question at hand, what would $10 do for you?
A night at the movies
An album on iTunes
A cheap dinner for two
The point is, your $10 could quickly disappear into the chasm of the market without even causing a ripple on the surface. Yet what can that same $10 do for Elias, his family and the community of Chiredzi?
A house for Elias and his family
The launch of an urban micro-agriculture program
The empowerment of self-sustaining food production and income generating activity
Your $10 has the potential to effect change in the development of an entire Zimbabwean community.
It’s simple grassroots mobilization. You donate $10. Then invite 10 of your friends to join you. Our goal is not impossible. A preliminary proposal from our Zimbabwean partners puts the cost right under $10,000 to buy, build and launch this extraordinary project. So what would $10 do for you? We know what $10 can do for Elias and his community. He’s the inspiration of a song, the heartbeat of our cause. Come help us demonstrate the lasting impact of $10. You can make your quick and secure donation here.
From the southerly cliffs of Mizen Head to the northerly shores of Malin Head, EF’s longboarding friends have reached the top of Ireland! After twelve days and 385 miles, Alex, Ralf, Alfred and Peter have completed what the locals call the ‘Malin to Mizen approach.’ Well done lads!!
They received much interest from people along the way. Even had a “few nice cyclers from Scotland” donate to their tour!
We are going to try to get Alex on the phone to recap the tour. It will be great to hear about their creative advocacy and crazy adventure. So be on the look out for that! Thanks to all of you who followed their journey and expressed so much support.
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