We are overjoyed to have such

wonderful team members in

Zimbabwe. They give of their

time and talents with lots of

love, Thanks to everyone who

supports Living Foundation in

whatever way. None of us could

manage without each other and all

the support you give us!

Louise: There is not a lot of news from the Sisonke groups at the moment as they have been in recess. They have now started up again and our volunteers, Celia and Hellen, have begun lessons for the year. Our numbers are down on last year and we are hoping they will build up again when they get back into a routine. Quite a number of the ladies are involved in tending the community garden and this could be the reason for the drop in numbers. We have just given them an order to make the Living Foundation shirts for our team going in June so this will give them a challenge to meet. There are some real challenges with managing with poor facilities, particularly in Mazwi where there are no tables, chairs or storage facilities. We hope to address some of these problems this year but even forming a routine of meeting is of value. In some of these communities the self esteem of the people is so low that they feel they will not be welcome even at a church. Building confidence and giving hope is very important so that they can then believe that their venture can be a success.

Tatenda, Elizabeth and Daniel Toera

Tatenda is Living Foundation Coordinator, Liz is our

finance and administration manager and our

marketing consultant for the Sisonke sewing and

craft groups. Daniel is very busy being busy!

Tatenda and Liz are expecting baby No 2 so things

are going to get even busier!

Kuda Mahwada

Kuda is a pastoral worker, sports

coach and mentor to the students at

Enkanyisweni.

Celia Masunda

Celia is a volunteer with the

Sisonke groups. She has

been teaching how to look

after the hand-operated sew-

ing machines and how to

achieve a good quality finish

with what is being made.

Hellen Munesti

Hellen is a volunteer with the Sisonke groups.

She also works with an organisation called Our

Neighbours who we work very closely with. When

we go to Zimbabwe you will hear us talk about

some of the projects we cooperate with them on.

Nqobile Mahlangu

Nqobile is also involved with the young

people at Fort Rixon and mentors our

three students attending Ebenezer

Agricultural Training Centre. He is

also very involved with the community

garden.

OUR OUR OUR OUR

VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS

IN ZIMBABWEIN ZIMBABWEIN ZIMBABWEIN ZIMBABWE

SISONKE SEWING & CRAFT GROUPS AT FORT RIXON, MAZWI & TRENANCE