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Breaking the cycle of poverty through education!

We create pathways for vulnerable children and young people to access education, remain in school, complete their studies, and transition into employment and sustainable livelihoods.

Our Journey

Chiedza started as Chiedza Child Care Centre in 2001, founded on a simple but powerful belief: every child deserves light, hope, and a fair chance at life.

The organisation was born when two passionate individuals, the late Stella Mesikano, a child rights advocate and Social Worker, and David Sheehan, a Civil Engineer with a commitment to community service, came together with a shared vision to support vulnerable children facing poverty, HIV and AIDS, and other difficult life circumstances.

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Since 2001

The Challenge We Address

For many vulnerable children and young people in Zimbabwe, education remains out of reach due to poverty, rising school-related costs, and household challenges. The cost of fees, uniforms, learning materials, and basic necessities continues to prevent children from enrolling, attending consistently, or completing their education.

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Our Solution

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Access We enrol vulnerable out-of-school children and young people into learning opportunities, helping them return to education and continue their learning journey.

Retention We retain enrolled learners in our program throughout an academic cycle from primary to secondary school.

Completion We facilitate school completion for vulnerable children and young people.

Employability We facilitate vocational skills training for vulnerable young people.

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Moments of Hope

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Dedicated to learning

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Joy in every smile

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Building brighter futures

From Vulnerability to Victory

"When I lost my parents, I thought my dreams were over. But Chiedza embraced me with open arms. They gave me more than education—they gave me a family, hope, and the courage to dream again."

— Tariro M. Registered Nurse, Class of 2018