Just Joy Bridging organization, based in the high density suburb Mbare of Harare, is involved in the economic strengthening and life skills development of adolescents, orphans, and vulnerable children, and in supporting the establishment of income generating projects for vulnerable households in Mbare and Hopely. With help from House of Stone, JJB hopes to provide universal access to early childhood education and care services to all vulnerable children under the age of six in Mbare and Hopely.
Farm Orphan Support Trust was established in 1997 when a commercial farmer and founding member of FOST became concerned about the number of farm employees dying and leaving behind unsupported children. Working to help one particular child-headed family, the farmer became aware of the very real difficulties faced by orphaned children on commercial farms. He also noticed a concerning lack of awareness for these problems both at community level and within the government departments tasked to help these children. Learn more
House of Stone thanks the children of Moharimet School in Madbury, NH who in one day collected an amazing 59,329 pennies for children in Zimbabwe. These pennies became 448 books (in 7 subjects) that were recently delivered to the Kutuma Day School. View slideshow of the presentation ceremonies
More than 5,000 orphans and vulnerable children have been identified in the Zvimba District, many of whom are cared for by grandparents or older siblings whose economic productivity or education is limited. Preschool programs provide early childhood education and social integration for such children while reducing the burden of care to their families. Learn More