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Progress Update
2011 has been a remarkable year. I have spent months in a rural part of Zimbabwe, called Hwedza. It is difficult to write what I have experienced these past few months, I wish you were there with me to bear witness for yourselves.
I am writing to update you on our progress and to invite you to join me as I travel back and spend the next six months back in Zimbabwe. As you are aware, we are in the process of establishing a school, the Zororo Leadership Academy for the many children in this beautiful region. There is a shortage of schools and facilities and too many children have to travel terribly long distances on foot to go to the nearest school. This also means that many are unable to go to school and poverty makes it twice as difficult as they are unable to pay school tuition fees.
I was saddened to discover that the majority of the lucky few who do attend school cannot communicate in English. English as a language is disappearing in this region due to many socio-economic and political reasons but it mostly comes down to a lack of suitably qualified teachers.
I would like you, if you are able, to come and volunteer your time and skills to help to this end.
In addition, some of the schools available are dilapidated beyond recognition that one cannot imagine human children spending a day in such unsafe environments. As a result, with the local community and volunteers we undertook to renovate Marumbi School (our adopted school - ZLA junior). Pictures of the work are on our website and also on facebook. Together with the Marumbi community we moulded 50, 000 bricks and the construction is underway to build a school hall, two more classrooms, a library, a decent toilet and clinic.
We have faced many challenges including the bureaucratic government system delaying the processing of our applications and permits. We have also struggled to get local contractors to help us build the school at decent or cheaper quotes. On top of that, building materials are overly expensive due to the use of US$ and the fact that everything is imported.. For example a bag of cement costs US $15, 20 litres of paint costs US$55 compared to £25 in B&Q.
Again, if you can help in this respect or know any builders that fancy a holiday in sunny Africa - we would be most delighted to host.
I had the pleasure of looking after 2volunteers in the past few months. A british and and American girl. And even though they were only there for 2weeks - the difference they made in teaching the children English and lifting their spirits is quite noticeable and dramatic. School attendance rose by 100% during their visits and this is the sort of thing we would like to encourage.
I have another group of 4people joining me again in December and we would be happy to have you come along at any time. Let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested to come along.
We are not going to despair we feel that with your support we will overcome all these problems in due course. We have fed children both at Marumbi and Hwedza Country Club and planted trees. We have donated clothes to the old grandmothers/fathers who are looking after our orphans. We have put smiles on these little ones. We would do more if resources were readily available.
Your support is so very valuable to us and your gifts mean the world to the innocent children you are supporting. And it is thanks to your kindness, commitment and understanding that we can reach out to them in their hour of need.
Please become our partner and support us in this work with an extra donation. You are making a difference in Children's lives. It really would empower so many children, who are the future generation to become responsible educated citizens of their country. Please donate online by visiting our website: www.ndorocc.org.uk
More information about our work will follow through our newsletter, and on our website.
With a humble and grateful heart - all the best for what is left of this year.
warm regards
Chair & Founder
Wine Tasting & Art Exhibition
We are so pleased to have shared those moments of joy with you after loads of hours in front of the computer organising ;)
Although time was not on our side , your company and your patience made the day very special.
Look forward to seeing you soon ...
Summer Fairs
NDORO CHILDREN’S CHARITIES AT SUMMER FAIRS 2011
NdoroCC will once again take over the sunny, enjoyable Summer Fairs and we would like to invite you to join us for the most fun season of the year!
At the fairs NdoroCC will offering a wide range of good African Art and crafts for sale. All funds raised will go to our current project - the Zororo Leadership Academy – which is an orphanage and school for underprivileged children in the Hwedza District, Zimbabwe.
We have already participated in the RICHMOND MAY FAIR last Saturday, the 14th of May. Many thanks to our volunteers who showed their support by manning the stand he whole day and helped sell many of our display items, which were greatly appreciated by visiting the public.
Please have a look at the section ‘Events’ on our website for further details.
Our Next event is going to be:
Wine Tasting & Art Exhibition
NdoroCC is pleased to host this extraordinary event on the 21st of May, (this Saturday), at the trendy venue “Supper Club” in Notting Hill.
Begin Saturday afternoon tasting canapés and bidding on unique African Art, which will include a mix of paintings, sculptures, wood carvings and photography from Freeway Football, Heritage Art Gallery and Culture In Stone.
Continue the day tasting 6 delicious wines and test your wine knowledge with an education and trivia course, hosted by expert sommeliers from the West London Wine School.
Art will be available for purchase until 6:30 PM. Drinks will be available for purchase throughout the duration of the event.
After 7 PM, feel free to stay for drinks, or reserve a seat for the Supper Club 5 course dinner and live entertainment, 8 PM – 2 AM. For more information or to make a reservation visit http://www.supperclub.com/html/london/reservation/
This is a busy month for Ndoro Children’s Charities with the advent of summer fairs:
HANDS FAIR
On Monday 30th of May you can find us at Twickham Green from 10am– 3pm, where you will have opportunity to acquire our product and know more about NdoroCC and our work. During the day, you will also set a barbecue and amusements for children with live music - small brass band.
In addition to raising funds the Fair provides a wonderful opportunity for us to generate public interest in our work and services and for attracting new volunteers/members. We hope it will be an enjoyable and profitable day for everyone.
Prizes and certificates will be presented to three stalls for: 1. Best amusement for children 2. Quality of goods 3. Publicity, banners and presentation
The fair is publicised in local newspaper, and charities are asked to help by displaying the posters provided and informing their members.
Our summer 2011 is not finished yet...
NDORO Children's Charities is returning to Ham Common Fair, on the June 11th; Ham Common, Ham, TW10, 11:00am and 4:30pm
Held on Ham Common, this traditional village fair boasts a wide variety of stalls with fun and entertainment provided by local schools and other groups including a companion dog show, art display, music and dancing.
Ham Amenities Group have organised Ham Fair since 1983, with much of the logistics provided by Ham Scout Group, helped by Ham and Petersham Guides and with manpower provided by Latchmere House.
Ham Fair provides a great day of fun and entertainment for all the family!
Come along and have a great time...
On Sunday - July 3rd
VILLAGE OF TWICKENHAM GREEN FETE
Twickenham council is pleased to invite you and your whole family to the Twickenham village green fete event, where you will have the opportunity to discover another alternative and genuine part of London without even realising it.
Ndoro Children's Charities will welcome you with a lot of African arts and craft that you can buy for the purpose of our latest project in Zimbabwe. You will also have the opportunity to start to know our work and our projects throughout the day.
Furthermore, entertainment will be offered through live Dancing & Music, Cricket, Bouncy Castle, Sumo Wrestling, Mini-Rugby, Ice Cream, Candy Floss, Balloons, Fire Engine, Farmer's Market - Pies, Cakes, Cider and Nuts, Pottery, Gifts, etc.
Art on the Green Show + Instant Art Competition for all age groups. So bring your own pencil, pen or paint!
NdoroCC will be also set up the stall at the Lambeth Country Show weekend!
Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th; Brockwell Park, London, from 11am to 7pm each day
Beside the wonderful opportunity for us to generate public interest in our work and services and for attracting new volunteers/members, you will also taste delicious food from all corners of the world. The Food Hall displayed an array of cuisine from local producers and, as always, children and adults alike were delighted by the animals from Vauxhall City Farm.
Entertainment over the weekend is guaranteed! Activities, such as sheep dog displays, jousting, flower and vegetable competitions, along with great cultural offerings and traditional fare amidst the beautiful backdrop of the City skyline from Brockwell Park.
In more details, the Flower Show hosted a vibrant new competition to design a scarecrow which included glamorous ‘Stars from Film and Music’ entries such as the Mad Hatter and Lady Gaga. The Main Arena also invited the crowds to participate in a giant tug of war, enjoy the action and entertainment from the Horse Ranger Association, as well as watching bird and sheep dog displays.
So now we are waiting only for you to join us and have a fun supporting our MISSION ;) !!!!
Volunteer Abroad in Zimbabwe, Ghana or Nepal!
NdoroCC invites you to participate in a Volunteer Abroad Programme to Zimbabwe, Ghana and Nepal!!!
The duration of the mission will vary from a two-week programme to a twenty-four week programme - it’s up to you to choose.Check out how you can get involved during your Volunteer Abroad Trip!
Volunteer in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east.
Option A : OrphanageWhilst working at the orphanage you have a mission to help children in their daily tasks, teaching basic English and maths and bring your contribution to draw up animation programmes ( danse, art, music) to enliven their day.Bring your help by project staffs to prepare in the preparation.
Option B : Conservation project at Imire Game ParkYou participate at the management of park to various tasks. You provide care to animals and you are involved in the fight against poaching.Finally study the ecology.
Option C : HIV/AIDS ProjectFor this project, you will receive orientation and training during one week by locals experts. It’s about helping staffs in the information and education campaign on HIV/AIDS project in school and church. You will pass some time with patients.
Option D : Heath Care ProgrammeYour mission is bring your help to doctors and nurses. Your participation in this programmes depend on your experience and your knowledge in provide heath care.
**These programmes can be adapted to your needs based on what you would like to learn and accomplish. The cost of program includes: All transport, road taxes and border fees; Fully equipped safari vehicle (tents, cooking utensils, etc); Services of our driver guide and cook; All food and drink (cordials, teas and coffee); All camping/ accommodation fees as per the itinerary
Volunteer in Ghana
Ghana is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to he north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south.
Ndorocc is in partnership with RVO, a Ghana based volunteer organisation. The objective of this project is to enable people to use their leisure hours for the benefit of mankind through rural and urban community volunteering. The activities of this voluntary project are centered mainly on health, volunteering, community development, environmental conservation and education.
**The fee covers:
1- Airport pick-up and hotel transfer for the first night of arrival.
2- Three times daily local and international meals, home- stay and hotel accommodation
Free internet service in RVO office, orientation, placement , assistance and adjustment, program and volunteer co-ordination/ staff support
- Escort to the airport after the program, RVO letter of recommendation and certificate to participants after program.
- Transport, food and hotel accommodation during tours
Volunteer in Nepal
Nepal, officially the federal democratic republic of Nepal is a landlocked country in south Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People ’s Republic of China and to the south, east, west by the republic of India, and a population of approximately 30 million. Kathmandu is the nation’s capital and the country’s largest metropolis.
The programmes in Nepal consist to provide help at the orphanage. The CWC orphanage is situated in Godawari, Kathmandu. The volunteers stay in the orphanage, throughout, of the stay. This orphanage is run by women who want to give these children a taste of life, love and education.
Your mission is to bring help the children. Assist in daily tasks like :
- Teaching the children basic english and maths- Guiding children in their homework.
- Organising physical activities...
**The fee includes accommodation, food and transfer from airport.
More details on these volunteers programmes @ Volunteer Your Time !!
Keep Moving Forward
Keep Moving Forward..
Here at NdoroCC we endeavor to keep moving forward to achieve our objectives. In that spirit, Ronald has joined Roseline in Zimbabwe this week to assist in the progress of our Zimbabwe office. They recently hosted a successful Tree Planting and Feeding Scheme Day in Hwedza, with the support of Colcom, Schweppes, local farmers and volunteers. Modalities are currently being worked out to ensure the successful progression of the Zororo Leadership Academy. We look forward to sharing all the updates when Ronald returns.
The sponsored spin has come and gone, raising over £6000 in the process. The event was mentioned in The South African newspaper dated 8 – 14 March 2011 which you can view online here. Once again NdoroCC wishes to express our deepest appreciation to all who supported this event. We are now gearing up for the next fundraising event which we will share details of very shortly. Keep checking this page for information so you don’t miss out on a new opportunity to get involved.
We are pleased to report that the Make A Difference Expedition programme is continuing to receive a lot of interest and sign-ups. For those interested in this volunteer abroad competition, please visit the MADAE website.
We have introduced a new Champions page on the website, where we will be showcasing our biggest supporters through pictures and information on the various fundraising activities they have undertaken on our behalf. The next addition could be you! Visit our How Can I Help page or download a fundraising pack to assist you in designing activities of your own if you are unable to take part in any of our calendar events.
Have a good week!
Thank You Spinners!
Thank You Spinners!
The sponsored spin has come and gone and we could not be happier with the result. We managed to exceed our fundraising projections and raised a total of £5650!!! Congratulations to Kathy’s team for raising the highest amount, with a total of £1,040!! NdoroCC would like to say a big, BIG thank you to everyone who took part and supported this event. We appreciate all the donations that were made and would like to particularly thank our sponsors; Pedal Studio, The South African and Pleno.
Special mention has to be made of all our enthusiastic, positive spinners who remained good humoured and active despite very little sleep..! You made this event a real success, so thank you;
Jetty Bolland, Amber Bolland, Vivian Su, Janny Koom, Janny Sluiter, Bernice Pacquette, Karin Ploeg, Johan Gringhuis, Peter Scheerhoom, Jaap Vaarrtjes, Dan Rasul, Adri van der Laan, Marita Hut, Kirsten Gelling, Desire Koom, Kathy Hernstad, Tim Dearden, Paul Kozary, Joe Holder, Karen Lacey, Nick Cave, Sarah Cornish, Alexandra Ashby, Tim Bowden, Lindsey Bowden, Tim Hopwell, Patrick Atherton, Patrick North-Coombes, Pete Gowrie-Smith, Ashley Husich, Monica Roland, Pasan M., Debbie Lee, Sophie Wing, Kat Kosa, Burak, Ronald Ndoro, Chris Gent, Alastair Ratcliffe, Stuart Amory, Paul Alexander, Ross, Will, Anne, Charlene Asamoah, Nat D, Nat Marshall, Nat Sandion, Marta, Natasha D., Jas Dep, Ros, Kathy Hernstad, Clare Cocks, Hayley Rossiter, Nick Winstone, Myriam Balay, Sami Stagnell, Alice King, Scarlet Aflalo, Annele Grobler, Tim Reeve, Matt Parkes, Lyndsay Campbell, Kevin Forrest, Eva Vidak, Rob Baxter, Kristina Heimann, Robyn Forbes and Allison Lawrence.
You are all rock stars 
Hopefully you all enjoyed the event and possibly we can do it again next year!
If you missed out on the spin and are looking for a way to support NdooroCC, there are still several things you can do; browse our website’s Store, Donate and How Can I Help? pages, to explore all the possibilities. You can also support us by voting for the charity as a nominee for Community Organisation of the Year in this year’s Zimbabwe Achiever’s Awards on the ZAA website.
On that euphoric note, have a good week!
Big Things
Big Things..
It’s finally here! The 24 hour Sponsored Spin is only 4 days away. This Friday, 7pm at the Pedal Studio in Putney, our 9 teams begin their 24 hour spin for charity. NdoroCC truly appreciates all the support we’ve received from both participants and donors. We would like to thank all 72 registered participants and wish them a fun filled 24 hours of spinning! For those who would still like to contribute but have missed the opportunity to register for this event, there’s still an opportunity to assist through our Team NdoroCC Just Giving donation page. Any contribution is welcome.
It’s an exciting time for us at NdoroCC both here in London and abroad. Our Zimbabwe office recently organized a ‘Plant A Tree’ event at Hwedza country club; the site which we plan to develop into the orphanage home and school, Zororo Leadership Academy. It was a fun filled day of digging holes, planting trees, playing with the children and general community engagement. The event was a roaring success made possible by generous donations from numerous supporters. NdoroCC would like to acknowledge and thank Schweppes and Colcom Foods for drinks and food donations respectively; Derek Selby, Nix Vicory, Joanna Sharp and Laura Kelly for food and toy donations; Candice Devenish, Jo Proctor and Sebastian Smythe for providing transport for all the donations. Special thanks to all the volunteers who selflessly offered their time and support to make this day so memorable for the children.
The spirit of giving is strong all around at the moment, as evidenced by the numerous donations we have received. We would like to give a special thanks to Carmen Hall for her extremely kind donation of several bags of children’s clothes. These are bound to make the children they are destined for, very, very happy. Thanks again Carmen!
If the giving spirit moves you and you’d like to contribute to our cause in whichever way, please follow the instructions detailed on our website’s Donate page or simply get in touch with us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Every little bit helps..
Remember to also check out the MADAE website to find out all the exciting developments in our volunteer abroad competition.
Have a good week!
Something New
Something New..
It’s that time again….
NdoroCC would like to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope your day was filled with love – even if there wasn’t any chocolate or flowers ;-)
Our sponsored spin is approaching fast, only 11 days to go! We’ve had an excellent turnout and now have 8 teams registered to take part in the event. On the downside, our fundraising has not been up to par and we’ve only managed to raise £1500 of our £5000 target. Kindly help us achieve our objective by donating to Team NdoroCC , every little bit helps.
For all you adventurers out there, NdoroCC offers you other avenues of helping out. We recently announced the launch of our Make A Difference African Expedition (MADAE), volunteer abroad competition. If you want the chance to explore the beautiful country that is Zimbabwe and help the less fortunate concurrently, then this programme is for you. MADAE is a unique blend of humanitarian, conservation, sightseeing and extreme sports. The MADAE website is now up and running, featuring a blog for regular updates. Visit it for further details. This adventure could be all yours!
We are currently recruiting for an internship position which will be linked to the MADAE programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the MADAE scheme and supporting the other volunteer abroad programmes. If you are interested in this internship, please email us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information.
Have a good week!
February Diary
We’d like to start by thanking everyone who’s signed up to the Sponsored Spin. Special congratulations and thanks to Kathy Hernstad’s team of spinners. With still a few weeks to go, they have managed to surpass the fundraising minimum, raising a total of £550 thus far! There are still a few slots available for anybody interested, please get in touch with Audrey on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Your support is highly appreciated.
This month we continue with our endeavours to increase our visibility and garner more support for our cause. Ronald will be speaking on Thursday, 10th February at the Greenwich Rotary Club. They meet at Charlton Athletic Football Club - The Valley, Floyd Road, London SE7 8BL. He will be sharing information on the work we do, highlighting the different projects we have initiated, old and new.
Speaking of new initiatives, we are very proud to announce the launch of the Volunteer Abroad programme ‘Make A Difference Africa Expedition’. The MADAE is a unique fundraising competition organised by Ndoro Children’s Charities that aims to provide 15 - 20 young adults with what can only be described as a never-to-be-forgotten adventure expedition of a lifetime! The competition seeks to send the competition winners to Zimbabwe to work as a team with orphans, to help build a new orphanage home and work on conservation at a safari game reserve during the week. Weekends will be spent adventuring and exploring. Activities will include optional bungee jumping, water skiing, rock climbing, water rafting, abseiling and more… For more information visit www.madae.org
Staying in the spirit of fundraising, why not take a minute to browse through our online store and see if anything tickles your fancy? From books to art, it’s all for a good cause and every little helps.
Have a good week!
The Month of Love
The year is officially underway as we say goodbye to January and enter into the month of love, February. Here at Ndoro CC we’re picking up steam with a host of activities to support the cause we love, the children.
We’re kicking things off this month with something for those who love to keep fit (or those who have made New Year’s resolutions to improve on that); the 24 hour sponsored spin on the 25th. This event is in partnership with The Pedal Studio in Putney. As a refresher, you can have up to 8 people in a team, cycling at whatever speed suits you, refreshments and entertainment will be provided. We appreciate all the support we’ve received thus far and are glad to announce that we now have 6 teams signed up for the event. It’s not too late to be part of it so if you’re interested in getting involved, get in touch with Audrey on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Roseline recently travelled to Zimbabwe where she will be staying till June to facilitate numerous initiatives that are underway. Currently there are several notable developments in Zimbabwe namely: 20 orphans are being sponsored to attend our adopted school in Hwedza; we have begun a feeding scheme for children in Zviyambe and will be commencing the same scheme at Hwedza country club and finally, Barclays Bank Zimbabwe has pledged their support for NdoroCC. We are pleased to see tangible impact on the ground and are thankful for all the support we continue to receive that makes this possible.
In other exciting news Angeline Gavaza a Zimbabwean nurse living in the UK, is independently embarking on a fundraising project for Ndoro CC. She plans to hike Mount Fuji (Japan) in August and donate her sponsorship to the charity! We truly appreciate this gesture and wish her every success in her quest. She just started a blog to chronicle this experience, please visit it and support her http://zabehikingmountfuji.blogspot.com
Finally, on Saturday 29th January, Ndoro CC was announced as a nominee for a Zimbabwe Achievers Award in the Community Organisation of the Year category. We appreciate the recognition. Online voting commences from February 1st on the ZAA website http://mafaro.com/awards/index.php
Have a wonderful week and if you have any queries, comments or suggestions please get in touch on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it