Zimbabwe
Chiedza Supports Both Orphans and Their Caregivers.
ONETrack International has partnered with the Chiedza to support orphaned children affected by HIV/AIDS and university students.
Chiedza was established in 2001. It was founded by a group of concerned professionals, academics and business people in response to the escalating need to provide practical help for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. The centre is located on five acres of land in Ardbennie Township where it runs a community home-based program for the vulnerable orphaned children and assist their caregivers of children who would otherwise be living in dire circumstances with immediate needs therefore empowering them through life skills development.
Early Childhood Development (ECD) is one of the Chiedza’s core functions, as they believe every child deserves to be groomed at a tender age. Their ECD policy encompasses inclusion of children living with disabilities at an ECD level as this will enhance their development and eradicate the stigma and discrimination from their peers. Chiedza is promoting Inclusive Education in Zvimba and Harare South Districts as they believe every child is entitled to a quality education and one’s stature should not deprive them of their rights.
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ONETrack International is supporting specific cases within the Chiedza program and continues to expand our role through sponsorships in families practicing Transition to Home orphan-care.