The Bulawayo Community Gardens - a ZDDT Programme

ZDDT News

Heatwave Aids Horticultural School Training

15 March, 2024 |

In response to the ongoing heatwave, ZDDTs’ Horticultural School recently seized the opportunity to educate its students on effective heat management techniques at Green Garden, Sizinda.

ZDDT News

Green Garden Attracts VIPs As Part of ZimVAC Assessment

28 February, 2024 |

Representatives from the Ministry of Local Government, Food and Nutrition Council, Agritex and ZBC TV recently visited the Sizinda Green Garden as part of their ZimVAC assessment.

ZDDT News

New Fish Pond Takes Shape at Greenfield Community Market Garden

07 February, 2024 |

The Greenfield Community Market Garden in Emganwini, in Bulawayo’s sprawling western townships, has reached an advanced stage in the preparation of their fishpond, marking a significant milestone for the community.

ZDDT News

Sizinda Community Market Garden Sets the Bar for Sustainable Gardening

23 January, 2024 |

In a quest for knowledge and inspiration, members of the Greenfield community garden committee recently embarked on a learning and fact-finding mission to the highly regarded Green Garden Community Market Garden at Sizinda in Bulawayo’s west.

Our Partnership with the Sally Foundation

ZDDT News

Children benefit from the Business Social Credit Scheme

11 March, 2024 |

ZDDT's social investment partner, Sally Foundation, and Chematek Lubricants, a local business in Bulawayo, have collaborated to give back to the people through the Business Social Credit Scheme.

ZDDT News

Beautiful Hands Doing Beautiful Work

20 September, 2023 |

The Sir Humphrey Gibbs School, which caters for students with Down Syndrome and other disabilities, has received a much-needed boost thanks to ZDDT's high-impact intervention programme.

ZDDT News

Sally Foundation Founders and Pumula MP Visit Kirimuva Community Garden

23 June, 2022 |

The third visit by the Australian philanthropic organisation, Sally Foundation, to the Zimbabwe Development Democracy Trust’s (ZDDT) Kirimuva community market garden project in Old Pumula, left the local community optimistic about future co-investments and partnerships.

ZDDT News

An Insight on Sally Foundation and ZDDT’s Partnership

02 July, 2021 |

Mike Roche, and his wife Geraldine, established the Sally Foundation (SF) to leave a legacy for future generations, both in their homeland, Australia, and Zimbabwe.  They invest in projects that help people from disadvantaged backgrounds become self-reliant and resilient.

Stars of Zimbabwe

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ZDDT Honours Star of Zimbabwe

02 April, 2019 |

The Zimbabwe Development Democracy Trust (ZDDT) recently honoured outstanding community volunteer, Mpopoma’s Moses Dube, as a Star of Zimbabwe.

Stars of Zimbabwe

Star of Zim: Moses Dube, a Man Fond of Working for the Community

11 February, 2019 |

While many people may demand payment for community service, that is not the case with a Bulawayo man who has worked so unselfishly and tirelessly with the Zimbabwe Development Democracy Trust (ZDDT) for over a decade now.

Stars of Zimbabwe

Star of Zim: MaTshabalala, a Rare Breed

22 June, 2018 |

“In life when you die you should leave behind a difference in your community, country or world; you must create a good difference, not a bad one,” these are the words of Patricia Tshabalala of Mpopoma.

Stars of Zimbabwe

Star of Zim - Bhila Inspired to Change Lives

26 February, 2018 |

After surviving the HIV virus in 2003, when her CD4 count had dropped to one, Senzeni Bhila resolved to do something for God and his people for the rest of her life.

ZDDT appeal: Trenance Primary School


Situated in the middle to low income suburb of Trenance, Ward Three, eight kilometres north of the City Centre the school is faced with a myriad of challenges that, under the circumstances, can largely be satisfactorily solved with the aid of willing benefactors.

Out of an ideal quota that should number 45 teachers, there are presently only 13. Floors are badly worn and in need of repairing as do desks and seating. In some of the classrooms, teachers have to improvise because there are no blackboards, while in others children are forced to stand during lessons due to the lack of adequate classroom furnishings. Almost all door and light fittings are non existent, having disappeared years ago. Because of the shortage of learning space some of the pupils are crammed into a small office and a garage for lessons. The newest classroom block lacks a ceiling virtually turning the place into a furnace in the summer months.

Children are frequently sent home for non payment of fees which amount to $10.00 every term, together with a $15.00 per term levy. Many cannot sit for exams due to their inability to pay the costs and are subsequently deprived of advancement through no fault of theirs.

But the institution’s administration, led by headmistress, Mrs. Doris Mashaiti, has not been idly watching this deteriorating situation. They have come up with a plan to construct two additional classrooms for which the concrete slab has already been laid, and are seeking means to conduct necessary infrastructural repairs where ever this is needed. Mrs. Mashaiti mentioned that the school and surrounding community are keen to see the classrooms’ completion, which besides serving pupils, are intended for use in much sought after adult education programmes.

Plans for the new classroom block were provided by the Government’s Public Works Department, (PWD), who will oversee construction work and select qualified builders from among the local community. Construction, set to last one month, is estimated to cost $22,000. Experts advise that work should commence before the onset of the rainy season.

A measure of relief was realised in the form of a donation of text books from the Australian Embassy and the Lions Club provided for electrical work which was carried out by the (PWD). Local Member of Parliament, Hon. Dorcas Sibanda also presented the school with 100 chairs.

Yet in spite of these welcome gestures of generosity, much more assistance will be needed in order for reasonable levels of relief to be established at Trenance Primary.



Well-wishers willing to assist with building materials fittings, appliances or cash may do so by utilising the following contact details:

TELEPHONE, MRS. D. MASHAITI: +263 9 210937, during office hours.

Email:

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Alternatively TELEPHONE: +263 9 230017.

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