The Dispatch Foundation

The Dispatch Foundation is a 501c3 charity dedicated to providing humanitarian resources to the people of Zimbabwe through building and supporting community growth while focusing on improving health and education. They are constantly seeking new ways to support grassroots organizations on the ground in Zimbabwe. Here is a press release that was put out discussing the appropriations of their funds:

"Last Month, we finished our first round of giving. These grants went to small Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) on the ground in Zimbabwe. Each of the projects is existing and successful. and, each of the NGOs is a small, grassroots organization with a history working in Zimbabwe. We do not publicly release the names of the organizations to ensure their safety in Zimbabwe.

In January, our first shipment of 20,000 pair of shoes will reach Zimbabwe. We are distributing shoes to students in 35 schools in the Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Midlands and Bulawayo Provinces.

Details on the QIPs:

NGO1: ($2,000) The funding will assist the BICC Zimbabwe National AIDS program and will send 614 orphans to school,. train home based care workers and enhance peer education. The project is predominantly rural and is based at the Mtshabezi Mission, 95K south of Bulawayo. In the last 12 months, NGO1 has enabled 2,100 children to attend school; assisted 3,500 families with health/food needs, and trained nearly 750 home-based workers in partnershu with local leadership networks.

NGO2: ($2,000) The Funding will cover uniforms, stationary, books, and incidental costs for 17 primary and secondary students in Kodomo (2 hours SW of Harare). NGO2 has identified 17 students and is providing scholarships and support for their education. NGO2 has also created a Trust in Chiredzi (Southeast, Lowveld area), and now feeds over 80 families who have a blind parent/guardian.

NGO3: ($2,000) The funding will assist in the printing of youth education workbook, focused on HIV/AIDS prevention and care. All graduates of NGO3 receive a workbook. This project will directly impact the 4,500 youths who will receive the magazine; as well as an additional 22,500 community members. NGO3 uses the popularity of soccer to provide African youth with the skills and support to combat AIDS. To date, 35,000 youths, (2,500 Zimbabwean) have graduated from NGO3 Programs.

NGO4: ($2,000) The funding will assist the purchase and distribution of first line ARV triple therapy for ten patients for 3 years. NGO4 created the first ever government approved ARV treatment program in Karaoi and most recently launched a micro-credit program for HIV/AIDS support group in Chitungwiza.

NGO5: (2,000) The Funding will assist in the shipment of much needed textbooks, school supplies, and other teaching materials. NGO5 has overseen the creation of 35 libraries, serving a student population of 19,000. Passing rates of grade 7 exams have increased from 5% to 60%. All the schools are located in rural villages in the Matabeleland region."

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