Corona lockdowns…how some friends of Pakati are coping wherever they are

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Friends Of Pakati

Across the world countires are in various stages of the virus and of lockdown, with different approaches too. However, no matted where you are – UK, Zim, SA, NZ, Aus, USA, Europe, Asia, Africa Middle East, Pacific, Americas – then you will be affected in some way.

The Pakati area from Gwngwadza, overlooking Chigwada township

Here are some of the things I have seen from various friends of Pakati…more blogs to come, some happy, some sad.

Some can sit outside to eat…

Some can take time to rest….

Some have children or families to look after…

Some cannot leave the yard…..

some are staying at the school

and some…..get their 18 year old son to help as hairdressers and barbers are all closed right now

So…..what are the rest of you doing?

Author: Friends Of Pakati

My name is Chris Walker, and between January 1989 and September 1991 I worked, through VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas), at Pakati Secondary School in Murehwa South district in Zimbabwe. I was a Maths teacher for 2 years, the Acting Head for the last 8 months there. I have also taught in Botswana & the UK, had 4 years working for VSO, and have been a Civil Servant in Bradford since 2005. View All Posts