The Zim Run was a success!
21st Annual Run, Saturday, April 23, 2022
DONATE TO SUPPORT THE ZIMBABWE ORPHANS
The Run for Zimbabwe Orphans and Fair. This family event has been held each spring for 20 years at benefiting the Makumbi Children’s Home in Zimbabwe. We continue to raise funds online and with the Run in partnership with St. Francis High School, Mountain View, CA. The Run was held at St. Francis High School, 1885 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View.
2022 Projects updates
- Solar Power system upgrade to 5KVA with 2 extra 3.5kWh batteries NOT YET DONE
- Computer Lab setting up Stage 2: additional 9 laptops and printer COMPLETED
- Renovation of kitchen units with double sink, granite top and double wall cabinets COMPLETED
- Pigs and Goat pens expansion NOT YET DONE
- Teachers house completion ALMOST COMPLETE
- Minibus Toyota Hiace, 14 seater NOT YET DONE
Enjoy looking at 20 years of ZIM RUNS

Zim Projects
Each year a project is the focus of ZIM RUN fundraising. Your generosity has helped with building projects, pest control and housing for orphans.

Art Contest and Fair Photos
Art, Music, Food from Zimbabwe and African Games. Artists from Grades pre-school to Grade 8 entered our African Art Contests.
The African Art Contest is dedicated to the Memory of Dr. Hardy Jones.
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