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
Community Service
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
Another Term, Another Set of Scholarships Paid Off
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
Another Successful Bowling Fundraiser
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
Third Annual 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!
Sincere Condolences (And A Heartwarming Moment)
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)
Musings From The Children (Letters From The Class of 2017)
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