What We Do
Rebuild Human Resource Capacity in Zimbabwe
Council for Zimbabwe will create a Database of skilled professionals in the Diaspora, and institutions with relevant experience and resources to improve education in Zimbabwe. Professionals in various fields will be matched with relevant institutions so that the transfer of resources and skills is synergistic.
Establish Scholarship Fund
The Council will establish a Diaspora Scholarship Fund and coordinate groups of alumni and interested parties to help them set up scholarship funds for their alma maters. Scholarships will support talented but financially disadvantaged students to develop the next generation of university educated professionals.
Rehabilitate Libraries and Supply Educational Materials
In partnership with individuals and institutions (including US Africa Children’s Fellowship, a 501(c)3 non-profit) the Council will raise funds and collect educational materials to distribute to schools identified by a needs assessment.
Projects
Sadza in the City
Our monthly dinners bring together all who share an interest in Zimbabwe to celebrate Zimbabwean cuisine and culture; meet new people; and learn from each other. Anyone across the world can host these dinners and share the experience through our Web site. Anyone interested in hosting can enter information online or contact us directly. Click here to see a power point presentation. NYC. Jersey.
Skills Database for Zimbabwe
Our website acts as an information portal and secure skills database directory for professionals. We collect information to swiftly mobilize and match professionals to institutions in need of expertise or skilled personnel at home. Anyone interested in providing their skills can enter information online or contact us directly.
Dialogue for Development
We continually convene and host conference calls, conferences and meetings for individuals, institutions and relevant government officials to identify and address challenges and opportunities for mutual collaboration and action to enhance development. The Council also works to highlight collective problems faced by the Diaspora and ensure that legislation and regulations help facilitate our participation to help build a bright future for Zimbabwe.
Medical Equipment and Supplies
In partnership with individuals and institutions, we collect and ship medical equipment, books and dental supplies for health institutions in Zimbabwe. Before sending goods, we work with health professionals to identify needs on the ground and also determine whether donated goods are suitable for Zimbabwe. In the past we have collected Dental Equipment and Medical Supplies to help train the next generation of doctors in Zimbabwe.