pic by marfis75 (flickr) Ahh, ‘tis the season again. Across the world, a festive spirit engulfs the land. Whether it be under the snowy blankets presiding over North America, the blessed rains brim-filling the African landscape, or the relentless sun descended over Down Under; Christmas is indeed upon us. For many (religious or otherwise), Christmas provides a … Continue reading YES…THEY KNOW IT’S CHRISTMAS…
HOW WE FAILED NEWTOWN
Any society, any nation, is judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest members — the last, the least, the littlest.”~Cardinal Roger Mahony When the facebook posts drew the Newtown shooting to my attention and as I rushed to tune in to CNN, my heart-wrenching, subconscious gut reaction was ‘here we go again…” … Continue reading HOW WE FAILED NEWTOWN
NOW COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR THE JANUARY TERM!
A few months ago, we asked for your help in sending 4 or 5 deserving Zimbabwean Primary school children to school. Due to your overwhelming response, we were able to send not four, not five; but eleven kids!Our mission continues, and we are now collecting contributions for the January term! You can give your contribution … Continue reading NOW COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR THE JANUARY TERM!
MOMENT OF REFLECTIVE SILENCE (WORLD AIDS DAY REFLECTION)
picture by Ebby (flickr) http://www.flickr.com/photos/ebby/4151174481/ December 1st is World AIDS Day. The commemoration, established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and what is now known as UNAIDS in 1988, bears testament to arguably the biggest global plague known to this generation.Hundreds of millions have been affected, billions of dollars spent and communities virtually destroyed by the … Continue reading MOMENT OF REFLECTIVE SILENCE (WORLD AIDS DAY REFLECTION)
MAY THE REAL HEROES PLEASE STAND UP…
Adrian Masunda, one of our students, clearly revelling in the opportunity granted to him by you-our heroes. “Hero:1.a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. 2.a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal” dictionary.com The idea of a hero is one of humanity’s most basic needs. Since time immemorial, societies have sought something to believe in; to make them believe they can be better; someone to represent them … Continue reading MAY THE REAL HEROES PLEASE STAND UP…
FROM HELPLESSNESS TO CHANGING THE WORLD
-By Nyasha Matavire; Executive Director (CLUBHOUSE Zimbabwe) There is this program on TV that I used to hate, it showed people in dire situations and who genuinely needed help. People with special ailments, cancer or injuries sustained in either domestic or traffic accidents, you know, things like that. These people would come and tell their … Continue reading FROM HELPLESSNESS TO CHANGING THE WORLD
LETTERS FROM THE CLUBHOUSE CHILDREN
(CLUBHOUSE Directors Mishelle Mavima and Nyasha Matavire look over the appications in Harare, Zimbabwe) With your donations and support, CLUBHOUSE was able to pay the term’s tuition for 11 primary school children in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Here are some of the heart-warming letters we received from the children! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.268786593233263.51891.111009995677591&type=1
HAPPY WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY!
This past Sunday (August 19) marked the UN’s World Humanitarian Day, designated to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. The day was institutionalized by the General Assembly to coincide with the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, which killed 22 UN staff. This year’s campaign … Continue reading HAPPY WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY!
DONATE TO THE FIRST CLUBHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP!
This week, our children in Zimbabwe finished their second term of the year. In about a month, they start their third term!Here is your opportunity to help CLUBHOUSE raise a term’s tuition for 8 high-achieving students who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship and serving their community. Any amount you contribute will go a long way. You … Continue reading DONATE TO THE FIRST CLUBHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP!
MANDELA @94: A GLIMPSE INTO THE AURA OF A LEGEND
On July 18th, the world joined South Africa in celebrating Madiba’s 94th birthday. Although Nelson Mandela often casts a divisive shadow (especially in retrospect, as the rich-poor disparity in South Africa has persisted to this very day), there are very few individuals in our time-nay- in the history of the modern world who are held in such … Continue reading MANDELA @94: A GLIMPSE INTO THE AURA OF A LEGEND