Matetsi Victoria Falls
Accommodation
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Project Description
The GRACE Foundation vision is a thriving Zimbabwe, and their mission is to create and nurture a sustainable and interconnected ecosystem where communities and nature coexist harmoniously, driven by impactful conservation efforts, community empowerment, and collaborative partnerships. GRACE primarily focuses on education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihood programs that positively affect community empowerment and upliftment, as well as sustainable conservation initiatives, which protect wildlife and wilderness areas for these communities and future generations.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, College-Ruled Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Rulers, Solar Calculators, Solar Lantern Lights, and Wide-Ruled Paper
Educational Games/Toys:
Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys
Art Supplies:
Crochet Needles, Items for Sewing, Knitting Needles, Sewing Needles, and Wool,
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Netball/Basketballs and Soccer Balls
First Aid:
Antibiotic Ointment, Band-Aids, General First Aid Kit Items, and Plastic Gloves
Clothing/Shoes:
New Bras and Underwear and New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
Linens:
Bath Towels, Light Blankets, Mosquito Nets, and Pillows
Foods That Can Be Purchased Locally:
Beans, Cooking Oil, Peanut Butter, Roller Meal, Salt, Soya, Salt, and Tea
Health/Personal Grooming:
Bars of Soap, Laundry Bar (Can Be Purchased Locally), Sanitary Napkins, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Vaseline, and Washing Powder
Project Description
Mummy’s Angels Zimbabwe helps mothers and babies in need by distributing secondhand donations. They distribute baby supplies in the form of hampers to help mothers in need at Victoria Falls Hospital and others who have nothing at all. The hospitals let Mummy’s Angels Zimbabwe know when they receive mothers in need, who then oversee all deliveries ensuring the items get to the person they are intended for. As support for Mummy’s Angels Zimbabwe grows, so does their reach throughout the communities.
Project Needs
Health/Personal Grooming:
Aqueous Cream, Baby Bum Cream, Baby Wipes, Bars of Soap, Combs, Maternity Pads, Multivitamin Tablets, Sanitary Napkins, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Vaseline, and Washing Powder
Medications:
Folic Acid, Vitamins, General Items for Infant First Aid Kits, and Zinc Tablets
Specifically for Children:
Baby Bags, *Baby Blankets and Clothes (Any Age), Baby Oil, Baby Powder, Baby Soap, *Cloth Diapers and Clips, Hats (for Premature Babies), *Infant Formula Milk (Seal Intact), and *Newborn Clothes
Linens:
Face Cloths and Towels
Support Equipment:
Solar Lantern Lights
Project Description
The Jafuta Foundation is a non-profit organisation focused on helping humans and animals alike by creating and maintaining equilibrium between community, wildlife and conservation, education and culture. A catalyst for bringing together the private sector, local authorities, communities and protected area management agencies, the Foundation forms an integral point through which to channel funds or assistance to any agency or cause with 100% guaranteed transparency.
Project Needs
Books:
See “Buy Local” box at top of page
Computer Hardware/Software:
Educational Software, Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Mobile Phones, Printers, Printer Cartridges, Solar-Powered Working Laptops, Tablets, USB Cables, and Working Laptops
Art Supplies for Artist Initiatives and Community Produced Projects:
Acrylic Paints and Paint Brushes, Beads for Bead Work, Buttons, Clothing Catalogs, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Crochet Hooks, Earring Hooks, Fabric Scissors, Fashion Magazines, Gage Wire, Glass Beads for Bead Work, Knitting Needles, Sewing Needles, Sewing Scissors, Sewing Patterns, Tape Measures, Thread, Watercolor Paints and Paint Brushes, Wire Cutters, Wool, and Zippers
Gardening:
Books about Gardening, Cloth Caddies for Small Tools, Gardening Gloves, Hand Forks, Small Pruning Shears, Spades, and Trowels
Project Description
The Amaganyane Anti-Poaching Unit is dedicated to the conservation of the wildlife and natural resources of the Matetsi Private Game Reserve. The reserve lies at the heart of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation area. Amaganyane focuses on alleviating poacher pressure (subsistence and commercial) that affects both wildlife and habitat, as well rescuing animals injured by human interference. Pack for a Purpose contributions support approximately 50 anti-poaching scouts who patrol over 250 km per day and who removed over 300 snares and 3 km of illegal fishing nets within their first 9 months of operations.
Project Needs
Camping Supplies:
Camping Cutlery, Duffel Bags, Mosquito Nets and Repellent, Roll Mats, Sleeping Bags, Small Cooking Pots, and Water Bottles
Field Devices:
Batteries of All Sizes, Binoculars, Camera Traps, Handheld GPS, Hand Saws, Mobile Phones (Old), Small Digital Cameras with Memory Sticks, Solar-Powered Working Laptops, and Torches/Flashlights
Power Tools:
Handheld and Battery-Operated Drills
Medications:
Antiseptic Ointment and Powder, Band-Aids, Bandages for Wounds/Plasters, Antiseptic Wash or Creams, and First Aid Kits
Clothing:
Boots, Bush Hats, (New or Gently Used) Sneakers/Trainers, Jackets, Fleeces, and Socks
Project Description
Uncommon.org aims to bridge the digital divide by providing young people and educators with the tech skills they need to succeed in the modern world. Their goal is to transform Zimbabwe into the tech capital of Africa.
Project Needs
Laptops
Uncommon.org needs laptops to support students in their coding and tech bootcamp programs. They welcome donations of new or gently used laptops that meet the following specifications:
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or i7
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 256GB–512GB SSD
- Display: 1920×1080 resolution or higher
- Brands: Dell, HP, or Acer are preferred for durability and ease of maintenance.
Educational Resources
The organization is always in need of books and eBooks to support their learners.
- Coding & Programming Books: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python
- Graphic Design Handbooks: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva
- Digital Literacy Resources: Internet safety, computer basics, productivity tools
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Biographies and stories of entrepreneurs
- Tech Industry Guides: Books on careers in technology, freelancing, and remote work.
Initiatives
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