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Due to the time constraints brought on by midterm exams and the early term-end due to the pending national elections, we decided to forego our festival this year and, in its place, do a community service event in its place. It was a riveting success! We are especially glad that former CLUBHOUSE Scholars, now in … Continue reading Community Service

After awarding only 4 primary school scholarships last term, we are back to a full ten for the second term- 5 sixth graders from Sheni and 5 from Rujeko. Congrats to our Scholarship Recipients: Olpha Samapundo, Denzel Ngorima, Nokutenda Dzvene, Audrey Saunyama, Miranda Mapara (all Sheni) Anesumwari Ngorima, Nicole Musimwa, Tinotenda Wapiya, Nicole Chidawanyika, Munashe … Continue reading Another Term, Another Set of Scholarships Paid Off

On Friday, May 11th, we collaborated with the Alumni Network of West Michigan (Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity) for the 4th annual Bowling for a Cause outing. This event was the biggest one yet, and featured a fun raffle and auction which raised more than $300 combined! All together, we were able to raise $605 on … Continue reading Another Successful Bowling Fundraiser

Since 2014, the Alumni Network of West Michigan (Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity Inc.) has held a bowling social fundraiser for the benefit of CLUBHOUSE International. This year’s proceeds ($325) will go towards the CLUBHOUSE Festival, to be held on July 21st. Here are some pics from the super fun event!

Rest in Power, GogoThe CLUBHOUSE family extends the most heartfelt of condolences to Alex and Aleck Kuhudzai, two of our founders, who recently lost their grandmother.If you know the twins, or know Dangamvura, then you know “Mbuya veMaTwins”. She belongs in the tradition of triumphant grandparents who assumed parenthood of the grandkids (commonplace in Dangamvura, for … Continue reading Sincere Condolences (And A Heartwarming Moment)

In applying for and maintaining their scholarships, the CLUBHOUSE Scholars are required to write letters and essays focusing on the hopes, challenges, and plans for their community. Here are a few of them from the class of 2017!

How many times must you do something before it becomes a tradition? I know, I know- there is no quantifiable way of answering that satisfactorily; but let’s venture some arguments. The first time is just that; an event. The second time earns it some sort of continuity; albeit still shaky. For example, it is the … Continue reading

Mudzidzisi Mukuru (At our October 2016 Mentoring Workshop held at Rujeko Primary, CLUBHOUSE co-founder and trustee Alex Kuhudzai presented veteran educator and CLUBHOUSE ally extraordinaire Mr. Godo with a tribute compiled to him by various directors: here it is in full!) “True to the enduring tradition of the African society, every high-density neighborhood in Zimbabwe … Continue reading A Giant Among Men: A Tribute To Mr. Godo

July was an unusally busy month for us this year! Beginning with our Service Day early in the month and the annual CLUBHOUSE Festival on the 15th, the mentoring workshop on the 29th capped off a memorable season for the CLUBHOUSE Family. Having been unable to make it back to Zimbabwe in time for this … Continue reading Pride, Discipline, And Learning: Conversations With Shingi Mavima

On July 15, CLUBHOUSE community came together at Rujeko Primary School (Dangamvura, Mutare) to celebrate the Fourth Annual CLUBHOUSE Festival. As is customary, the weeks before the festival saw the CLUBHOUSE ambassadors and scholars gave themselves wholeheartedly to a series of community service events (rest of community service pics here!) The festival itself was nothing short … Continue reading CLUBHOUSE Festival 2016: A Staple In The Making