By Nyasha Matavire (Executive Director, CLUBHOUSE Zim) As many of you may know, we have been around for quite some time now, and we believe that it is time to move on to the next level, increase our visibility and impact. As such, we are honored to have Robert Mutyasira and Vimbainashe Meda joining our … Continue reading Welcoming New Board Members
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Student Services Reports
When we founded CLUBHOUSE, we envisioned it as a force that would influence different members of our communities to assert their agency and stewardship through service. For a long time now, our CLUBHOUSE Scholars and Ambassadors have participated in the various service initiatives the organization has organized. This past August however, in true coming-of-age fashion, … Continue reading Student Services Reports
Recognizing Our Donors
In January this year, we made it 20 consecutive terms of funding students in Dangamvura through our scholarship program. 20. As a completely volunteer-run program, we could not have done a single thing without your support. While we acknowledge that every dollars goes a long way, and also acknowledge that the non-monetary assistance we continue … Continue reading Recognizing Our Donors
Vumba Mountains Trip
In celebration of one of the most challenging, yet most successful, years we have had, the CLUBHOUSE (Zim) family took a break and drove down to take in the mystical natural beauty that is the Vumba Mountains! Below is a brief report by one of the CLUBHOUSE students, Amy Nyakudya (now in Form 4) “On 23 November … Continue reading Vumba Mountains Trip
Community Clean-Up 2019: The Community Joins In
On Friday, July 12th, students from Sheni and Rujeko Primary took to the streets of Dangamvura in what has become an annual community service clean up under the auspice of CLUBHOUSE International. The students gathered at Beit Hall in Dangamvura for the cleanup, and were joined by several members of the community in their efforts. … Continue reading Community Clean-Up 2019: The Community Joins In
Fifth #BowlForACause Event The Biggest One Yet!
Since 2014, CLUBHOUSE International has partnered with the Alumni Network of West Michigan (Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity), for a bowling outing to raise funds for our cause. While #BowlForACause 1-4 were all excepional, this year’s event- held on March 24th- was particularly memorable. Not only did we see the most in-kind donations for raffle prizes … Continue reading Fifth #BowlForACause Event The Biggest One Yet!
Directorial Visit
The following is a brief account by Mr. Matavire (exec director-Zim) of his most recent visit to our partner schools. “We started with Rujeko where we met the head, who was very happy to see us as usual, we also had a chat with Mai Nyatoti. They have a new program where they feed grade … Continue reading Directorial Visit
20 Terms… And Counting
20. That is the number of consecutive terms we have been able to send children to school now. An average of 11 primary and high school students every term, three times a year since 2012. Your donations to the tune of $8000us (money that has specifically gone towards scholarships) have been the backbone of our … Continue reading 20 Terms… And Counting
Beyond The Ordinary Levels
We recently shared a #TBT (Throwback Thursday) picture with our first ever CLUBHOUSE Scholars in 2012. Having been in 6th grade then, it dawned on us that they had now just finished their O-levels! For those not acquainted with the Cambridge high school model employed in Zimbabwe (and other places), “O-Levels” stands for the “Ordinary … Continue reading Beyond The Ordinary Levels
Red Cross Workshop
On November 26 2018, the CLUBHOUSE team collaborated with the Zimbabwean Red Cross Society for a First Aid workshop, which was a resounding success. In all, 30 students (20 CLUBHOUSE Scholars and 10 from the Sheni Primary Red Cross Club) received the training. Mr. Shane Gwatirisa, the CLUBHOUSE event coordinator, remarked after the event, “The … Continue reading Red Cross Workshop
