Just back from a visit to my parents in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe in September 2018, and was delighted to see how Zane and Bulawayo Help Net were actually making a huge difference in the lives of many.
It is unbelievable how little these dear people have with very few commodities and a dire shortage of cash (no one has any!). The local currency (bond note) is recognized only in Zimbabwe Imports are almost impossible, local produce at a minimum and prices always going up!
However, I found that ZANE and BHN really do have the people at heart and often provide those who are left with absolutely nothing, with hope. They take time to support, entertain and even have started a charity shop in Bulawayo, with the proceeds going to those most needy. A truly caring community where I can be content that my...
Read moreLiving in Zimbabwe I know first hand of the hardships that one faces on a daily basis. I see the elderly counting their pennies or putting things back on the shelf as they just cannot afford them. Pensions are worthless and I know I only see what is on the surface. It is saddening to hear how some people are living and you hear more and more people talking about it every day. It is very distressful and unfortunately there are not many people in a position to help within Zimbabwe. This is where ZANE assists in every way that they can.Their support of these people goes along way in alleviating some of the struggles. Please support this organisation which helps so many people who cannot...
Read moreZANE Australia has made it possible for my personal family and friends who have had no choice but to remain in Zimbabwe, to have access to chronic medication. Without this vital assistance, many of those suffering from chronic illness could quite literally not survive. Some of them rely on the basic food parcels that are delivered to them by dedicated, voluntary ZANE representatives to substitute their own meager provisions. How wonderful to know that we can all make a direct contribution to the desperate plight of Zimbabweans in their critical state through this organisation. Thank you most sincerely to...
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