Our children are our inspiration and our motivation! In a society where the economy is in tatters, unemployment is over 95%, AIDS has made orphans of many and almost every family has lost a loved one, the chance for a child with a disability to have a happy childhood is almost nil. In Zimbabwe children with disabilities are often severely disadvantaged, at best they lead a life with no stimulation or opportunities; at worst they are abused and neglected. In this society what chance for an orphan in a wheelchair. Who will bother to send this child to school when there are able bodied children to be educated.
At KGVI our children find acceptance and companionship. For a Deaf child it might be the first place where someone actually communicates with them. For a disabled child it might be the first time they move outside and are given stimulation. It is a place where children can be children again, and can learn to play and to have fun; a place where they are valued and accepted, where they find others like themselves. Sadly far too many of our children have tragedies in their lives, being a disabled orphan gives you very few chances.
Our mission is to find the strengths of each child and to help them build on this strength. Our motto is “Never Give Up” and by following this we may many SUCCESS STORIES:
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Independent and confident young people
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University graduates
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4 students attended USA colleges through the USAP programme
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At KGVI alone, 18 past students are employed and hold key positions
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Disability awareness in Zimbabwe
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Internationally acclaimed band, Liyana
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Award winning films made about Liyana and KGVI – Music by Prudence & iThemba
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Media department producing songs, films and radio features
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Leading organisation in development of Zimbabwe sign language dictionary
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Disability awareness through songs, dramas, art, dance and general publicity
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Networking on issues such as HIV /AIDS, Disability awareness, UNICEF Back to School campaign, Clean up Bulawayo campaign and other social issues.