Our Impact & Updates
Project Progress
Community School Bus – Dijisu
Project Foundation
This school bus project has been made possible through a personal contribution from Sue Lay, given in honour of her parents, Dick and Jill Lay. The contribution was made as part of Sue Lay's inheritance and reflects a long standing family commitment to supporting education and community wellbeing.
Vocational Training Pilot Programme
Young people affected by the 2023 accident are learning poultry farming skills through paid employment in Beatrice. Two trainees completed their first harvest in March 2026 under experienced supervision. This pilot programme builds the foundation for a larger vocational training centre that will teach agricultural and livelihood skills, creating sustainable income pathways for youth in rural Zimbabwe.
Vocational Training Centre Construction
Planning is underway to build a vocational training facility on donated land in Beatrice farming community. The centre will deliver agricultural skills training using a revolving door model where trainees pass resources to the next group, creating self-sustaining development. Council requirements confirmed and site preparation has begun. First programmes focus on poultry and pig farming.
Child Sponsorship Program
The organisation sponsors school fees, uniforms, stationery, and transport for children in Beatrice farming community who cannot afford education costs. Sponsorships continue alongside vocational training programmes, ensuring children access both formal education and practical skills pathways. Annual sponsorship costs $420 AUD per child. Some children require privacy protection, so photos may not always be shared.
Beatrice Community School
Plans to establish a primary and secondary school in Beatrice farming community are progressing as Phase 2. The organisation is currently focusing resources on vocational training centre construction to meet immediate employment needs. Once the training facility is operational, school construction will resume. Land has been donated and site preparation plans include classroom buildings, water infrastructure, and facilities.
Community Health Clinic
Zimbabwean EduHealth is working toward the development of a community clinic to improve access to essential healthcare services. Planning discussions are underway as the organisation continues building support for this initiative.
Good Shepherd Children's Home Support
Zimbabwean EduHealth provides ongoing support to Good Shepherd Children's Home in Chinhoyi, which cares for 48 children aged 0 to 18. Support includes books, stationery, clothing, sports equipment, groceries, and medical supplies. The most recent delivery of 200kg supplies took place in December 2024. Regular visits and donations ensure children at the home have access to essential resources for wellbeing.
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Major Impact Updates
Vocational Training Pilot Achieves First Harvest
Two young trainees completed their first poultry farming harvest as part of the pilot vocational skills programme in Beatrice. Both participants are earning wages while learning agricultural techniques that build toward sustainable income generation in rural Zimbabwe.
Training Centre Planning and Site Preparation Begin
Site preparation has commenced for a vocational training facility on donated land in Beatrice farming community. Local council requirements have been confirmed. The centre will deliver agricultural and livelihood skills training using a sustainable revolving door model.
School Bus Operational in Beatrice Community
The 24 seater school bus dedicated to the memory of Dick and Jill Lay has arrived in Zimbabwe and is now transporting children daily. Students in Beatrice farming community no longer walk 20 kilometres each way to access education.
Essential Supplies Delivered to Children's Home
A 200 kilogram delivery of books, stationery, groceries, clothing, and sports equipment reached Good Shepherd Children's Home in Chinhoyi. The facility currently provides care for 48 children aged between newborn and 18 years old.
Child Sponsorship Programme Continues Growth
Additional child sponsorships have been confirmed, expanding educational access in Beatrice farming community. The programme covers school fees, uniforms, stationery, and daily transport costs while vocational training pathways are established for older youth.
Strategic Focus Shifts to Vocational Skills Training
Following a comprehensive needs assessment, the organisation has prioritised vocational training centre construction ahead of primary school building. This strategic shift addresses immediate employment and income generation needs for young people affected by the 2023 accident.
Major Events & Fundraising
Zimbabwean EduHealth Fundraising Festival – Mornington
October 2025
Zim Vic Ladies Gala
A Legacy of Community Support
Long before Zimbabwean EduHealth was formally established, community support was already woven into the fabric of daily life. Patrick Chihwayi sponsored local soccer teams, provided assistance to neighbours in need, and helped families access education and healthcare when resources were scarce. This spirit of mutual aid and generosity continues today through our work in education and healthcare.
Patrick pioneered a revolving door training model for agricultural skills in rural Zimbabwe. He would train community members in pig farming at his property, then provide two participants with pregnant sows to begin their own operations. As piglets matured, those farmers would pass breeding stock to the next group of trainees, creating a self-sustaining cycle. Knowledge and resources multiplied throughout the community without ongoing external dependence. This approach ensured entire communities could build agricultural livelihoods with dignity and autonomy. That same methodology now shapes our vocational training programmes, honouring Patrick’s legacy through practical skills development.
Partners & Major Supporters
Khoza Entertainment
Partner
Music and cultural performance support for fundraising events.
Peninsula Community Theatre
Venue Partner
Provided venue and support for the inaugural fundraising festival.
Sue Lay
Patron
Major contributor to the school bus project in honor of Richard and Gillian Lay.
ClearFocus Digital
Web Development Partner
Built the Zimbabwean EduHealth Organisation website and provides technical support as needed.
Contributing Artists
Supporters
Artists who generously donated works for fundraising auctions.