Student Support Program:
Because Zimbabwe has 85% unemployment and 1200% inflation;
student dropout rate’s are extremely high. Students dropout
not because they choose to but because economically they are forced
out. HRC
Ministries cares about youth and offers school support for
Grades 1-12. HRC Ministries provides books, school uniforms, pays
all
school fees and in some cases provides food and shelter.
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| Hazel Finch handing out
school supplies. |
The HRC Student Support Program exists to keep orphans
in school. There are 2 million orphans in Zimbabwe. Although
we were not called to Zim to run an orphanage
we have seen the Lord bring orphans into our lives and meet their needs by
helping them stay in school and in some cases provide
housing and food.
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| Jill Johnson came on a
trip and picked up 2 students. |
At this time it takes approximately $360. a year or 30
dollars a month per student to provide the necessary
funds to pay school fees. However, if you
want to help
but your finances are not to where you can afford 30 a month you can be 1
of 2 sponsoring the same child at 15.dollars a month.
If you are interested in
supporting a child in this program, the Begarly's will provide a students
name and photo
and background. Each student will send a personal letter of thanks to his
or her sponsor. We have 45 orphans on the SS Program
at this time.
The first qualification for perspective students for Student
Support is to have lost one or both parents. Investigations
of each student are carried
out by Mr.
Mayoyo our programs director and his assistant Hazel Finch, to discover
if the student has a genuine need. After being accepted
on the program each
student is expected to keep a B average. Students are required to be an
example of
good
Christian Character. Students are required to attend the CYC Programs on
Saturdays and church on Sundays . Attendance requirements are strictly
monitored for
both CYC and Church. We deal directly with the schools in paying the fees
required. No money is given directly to the students or their family.
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| Mr. Mayoyo Director of Student
Support. |
The students are
required to be accountable for the items purchased by the program,
such as, clothing, books, and school supplies. Books and equipment provided
by the program remain the property of the program and students are required
to return
them to us upon graduation.
We have now had eight students complete and graduate on the SSP. We have seen
the Lord bring these students into our lives and seen the changes brought about
in their lives from the Lords influence through the HRC Ministries. Thank you
to all who help in sponsoring these students on the HRC Student Support Program.
The need is growing every day and you can make the world an open book instead
of a closed door by your prayers and financial gift to one student in need. Make
a step of faith and see what the Lord will do through you.
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Joan Hart from Greenwood,
IN came to Zim. and had a birthday party with
Angeline and Marvelous. She has supported these girls
for years. What a
wonderful experience for all of them. |
For those who come through the Student Support
Program we now have a "University/College" Fund
to help those who can go on to further their education beyond high school.
This fund provide funds for a bursary. This is the term used for what we
know in the States as a student loan. This bursary is interest free and with
inflation
the amount used for their schooling is paid back easily when they finish
their schooling. We have seen our students given positions for their on job
training
with companies who have given them paid positions. This is by the Lords had
considering the unemployment in Zim.
Henry Finch and Zondai Mangayi are both at the University of Zimbabwe in
Harare in engineering. Kenneth Liwala is at the Chinhoyi University in engineering.
Simba Nzozi is at the School of Agriculture to be a commercial farmer. Shame
Sithole is at the Bible college in Harare to be a preacher. Each of these
students
share with the younger ones on the program to do their best and tell how
they have experienced the Lords hand helping them in their lives.
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| Students meet twice a term
at the Begarly's home. |
We also have a "Life Skills" Fund
to provide vocational training for those who cannot go on to
University or College. We have one student
using this fund right now. Angeline is taking a sewing course and training.
She will
have her own sewing business and we the Student Support Program will keep
her in business. We have to buy uniforms for each student on the program.
Angeline
will be able to make the uniforms for the program. This will save the program
money.
THANK YOU to all who help... |
