Amatelez Homework Centre

Parents and carers often support children with their homework and generally encourage them to make the most of their learning opportunity.

The purpose of the Amatelaz Homework Centre is to provide support for orphans and the most vulnerable children in Sakubva township, who for all sorts of reasons, may not receive much support at home. In a safe and supervised environment the children receive food, assistance with their daily homework, undergo curriculum-based revision and strengthen their ability to read and write in English. We offer pastoral care, craft, drama and vocational training in sewing and farming.

In countries where English is not their mother-tongue, children are still expected to study and sit their exams in English. In Zimbabwe, if you don't have an O-level certificate you will find it extremely difficult to find employment. We are so proud of past students who have come through this programme with flying colours in their national exams! Many are professionals (teachers, nurses, social workers, an architect, tailors, even a couple of headmasters) and entrepreneurs running their own successful businesses (taxis, phones, dress design, millinery, farming and lots more)  thanks to the support they received at our centre. All have gone out with more skills, more hope, more vision and more friends as a result of the care offered by our staff.

The project is managed by Nev Borradaile (its founder) and Clare Aston. They are always willing to talk about the work and share current stories and needs!