The Reason(s) We Are Fundraising

Welcome to Friends of Pakati whether it your first visit or not!

We are actively fundraising to support the two Pakati schools in Zimbabwe – Primary and Secondary – and right now we need help to raise US$2000 (£1600 approx) to be able to complete the full electrification of both schools.

Google Maps view of Pakati Primary (on the left) and Pakati Secondary schools in Murehwa District of Zimbabwe
Assembly time at Pakati Secondary school, 2022
Pakati Primary school Head Mr Mahachi with Friends of Pakati founder Chris Walker, 2019

In the near future there are other projects we want to focus on, including access to wifi/internet to support the learning environment for all Pakati students.

We are also developing longer term plans, including the possibility of a kind of scholarship and/or hardship fund for students from poorer backgrounds, to be arranged in conjunction with local community figures and the two Schools’ administrations.

Mr Magabaza tries out one of the computers delivered to Pakati in 2024

The deivery of IT equipment to both Pakati schools has the potential to be transformative to the students who pass through the schools, and for the community as a whole.

Please help us by donating to either http://paypal.me/friendsofpakati or http://gofundme.com/Freinds-of-pakati

Also please visit our stall on Sunday August 2nd at the United by Steel Gala at Glanfird Park, the home of Scunthorpe United FC. There will be several activities going on & chances to win prizes on the day!

Our friend & fellow Iron fan, member of the Iron Hour Podcast team, Gareth Holden has once again made us a ahort video about the above event, so please take note of what he has to say:

Thank you all – look out for more content on here in the coming days!

Author:

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.

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