Who We Are

'' We will not give anything to the Lord that costs us nothing'' - 2 Samuel 24:20-25

Donhodzo Children Trust Founding

Our Story

DONHODZO CHILDREN TRUST is a philanthropic organization formed in 2010, and legally registered on the 25th August 2011 in Zimbabwe. Fundamentally, the organization exists to offer assistance to orphans and vulnerable children to access resources and funds necessary for their educational development.

The Founder, Mr. Gilbert Tapera, assisted by the Trustees, using Christian principles and values of charity, wanted to assist orphans and vulnerable children who are marginalized and abandoned. The Trust was formed during the time when all the Trustees and the Founder were still youths at St Mary's Anglican Church Zengeza Parish.

Our Vision

To lead in the promotion and empowering of orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe and Africa and becoming full contributors to development.

Our Vision
Our Mission

Our Mission

The goal of DONHODZO CHILDREN TRUST is to assist orphans and vulnerable children access resources and funds necessary for their educational development, while adhering to core values of Christianity i.e. Charity, Love, Hope, Patience, Transparency, Commitment, Empathy, Unity of purpose, Integrity and Excellence.

Our Core Values

Empathy

To be able to give a sympathetic ear to those in need of moral support and guidance. You can only understand children if you feel them yourself.

Love

To be able to love rejected and marginalized children without judging them. If you judge children, you have no time to love them.

Unity of Purpose

To be united for a common cause/purpose. We cannot be separated in interest or divided in purpose.

Charity

We are an organization set up to provide help and mobilize resources for the children in need.

Excellence

A person of excellence understands that his/her faith pleases God only when it is accompanied by action.

Hope

Children need a little hope and somebody who believes in them.

Patience

We accept/tolerate other people/children's problems without becoming annoyed.

Commitment

We execute all duties/tasks with a burning desire to achieve targeted results.

Transparency

We are open, honest and fair in all our dealings.

Integrity

We work with children sincerely and maintain an upright character.

Our Impact in Pictures

Students in class

Educational Support

Community outreach

Community Outreach

Widow assistance

Widow Assistance

Children activities

Children Activities

Our Objectives

  • To establish orphanages and children's homes for the benefit of orphans and vulnerable children
  • To reduce the impact of HIV and AIDS among orphans and vulnerable children by intensifying awareness through various programs
  • To implement home-based care concept
  • To develop and impart life skills to orphans and vulnerable children for the promotion of their full societal participation and development
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