By Meditation Mposi
Munyikwa Primary and High Schools in Gutu district’s old students have united to fundraise for the renovation of the schools that were affected by the recent rains that left a trail of destruction in several school and other institutions in the southern region of the country.
Speaking to TellZim News, former learner and Vanobva KwaMunyikwa Development Trust (VAMDET) Administrator Tryphine Panashe Jazi said Munyikwa Primary School Old Students Association together with the trust were pooling funds for renovation of the school.
“Munyikwa Primary School was affected by wind and rain two weeks ago. As VAMDET we are trying to source resources to renovate the school. The school’s old Students Association created a WhatsApp group where former learners are mobilizing funds for the renovation of the school.
“Every member is expected to pay US$10 or any amount affordable for the progress of the renovations. However, currently the majority have not yet contributed therefore we are waiting for month end for people to contribute more,” said Jazi.
She said the target was US$1000 which she said from the quotations made was enough and said their organisation was yet to get funds and were currently relying on the old students’ contributions.
“At least if we mobilize US$1000 will be enough to meet the quotations then we would also want to put long term measures since the infrastructure is now old and prone to damages by wind and rains.
“As VAMDET there is nothing yet on the table but we are still sourcing funds, but Munyikwa Old School Association is currently leading,” said Jazi.
Another Munyikwa Primary former learner Talent Maisokwadzo said they were now 221 members aiming to raise US$2 210 by December.
“As Munyikwa Primary former learners we have managed to raise US$341 and we are targeting to reach US$2 210 by December.
“So far we are 221 members and we are encouraging others who want to contribute to feel free to join in this project,” said Maisokwadzo.
Another former learner Watson Chatiza said VAMDET spearheaded the project to mobilize resources for the renovation.
“We are trying to mobilise resources for this mishap. As VAMDET we regrouped the former students and created a platform towards the contributions,” said Chatiza.
