1. T.E.A.C.H.
Teaching, Empowering, Achieving, Challenging, Helping
In Zimbabwe, there are over 1 million vulnerable
children like Tadiwa who need assistance to
thrive and become contributing citizens
Vision
2015 - 15 successful entrepreneurs
2020 - 20 university graduates
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2. Overview
Mission
Heart4Kids is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the health, education and
overall well-being of children’s lives by:
Providing medicine, food, education, and care for vulnerable children--many of which have been
orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
Embracing diversity and serving children of all backgrounds.
Restoring children’s hope by uniting families and communities
Partnering with donors, volunteers, and friends to support our mission.
Project T.E.A.C.H.
WHY: Vulnerable children are maturing in a country where the unemployment rate is at 85%,
and are facing insurmountable challenges without higher education or business training
Goal: Teaching, Empowering, Achieving, Challenging, Helping through education
Status: In Zimbabwe, supporting 10 children at Chinyaradzo children’s home, and over 200
children through a community-based program
Annual Budget: $28,600
Team: All-volunteer U.S.-based support, and Zimbabwe on-site local partners
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3. Objectives
Instill the ambition to pursue higher education and long-term life
goals
Provide entrepreneurial, communication, financial management,
and personal skills needed to succeed in career objectives and
become model citizens
Instill fiscal responsibility and community service
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4. T.E.A.C.H. Success Factors
At least 90% increase of students’ knowledge and understanding
about entrepreneurship.
Substantiated by quantitative analysis of pre- and post-tests.
Aid students’ development of personal, financial management,
communication, and entrepreneurial skills needed to be model
citizens.
Measured by qualitative methods.
At least one-third of the students participating in T.E.A.C.H.
Program become entrepreneurs.
15 successful entrepreneurs by 2015.
At least 50% increase in students’ pursuit for higher education.
20 students from T.E.A.C.H. Program enrolled in college by 2020.
Re-T.E.A.C.H. the principles of entrepreneurship learned to other
children.
Each individual assisted gives back to the T.E.A.C.H. Program
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5. T.E.A.C.H. Activities
Classroom Curriculum
Classroom instruction includes interactive workshops conducted by Heart4kids Volunteers and
experts in the business field on topics such as “What is a Business?”, “The essentials of a
business plan”, “Count your pennies”, and “Market Your Self, Product, and Company.”
Mentorship
Heart4kids students will use the Board of Advisors, comprised of community business leaders, as
mentors and coaches.
Hands-on Participation
Students are given opportunity to be an “Entrepreneur for a Day” in the business of their choice.
Heart4kids’ Board of Advisors identify companies that will sponsor students as entrepreneurs for a
day.
Program Effectiveness Evaluation
Students’ progress tracked over the course of 8 years.
End of each year, students prepare a visual and verbal presentation, to a panel of judges, on their
entrepreneurial and community projects.
Pre- and post-tests, in the form of questionnaires and focus group interviews, administered for all
activities to measure the effectives of the program.
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6. Annual Budget
Item Budget Comments
Computer Refurbishing Possibility of getting free
and Software installation licensing from Microsoft
$1,500
Used Computers 10 laptops at $300 each
$3,000
Pens, brochures and
Training materials
handouts for 10 students
$500
We have allocated 10
Shipping and Packaging
computers
$2,500
Instructor Travel 2 return tickets to
expense $3,500 Zimbabwe
Instructor room & 2 instructors @ $80/day for
boarding $1,600 10 days
$1000 for each of the 10
Seed money
$10,000 students
Rental Space $500/month X12 months for
$6,000 activities and meetings
Total Expenses $28,600
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7. Sustainability & Evaluation
T.E.A.C.H. is an extension of the
already-established Heart4kids
program of international and in-
Zimbabwe partners and volunteers.
With this funding, Heart4kids will
acquire necessary resources to
strengthen our efforts, and have an
even-greater impact on economically
challenged and at-risk youth.
Re-T.E.A.C.H. facilitates sustainability
of Program for future participants by
encouraging graduates of the program
to become mentors
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8. Leadership Team and Key Volunteers
Name Title
Sandra Denenga Founder
Vice Chairperson Shepherd Chawira Partners in
Zimbabwe
Treasurer Fernando Velantin
Secretary Cassandra MccNeal
Vice Secretary Locadia Machanyanwa
Committee Member Misheck Mubvumbi
Committee Member Farai Mari
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9. Collaborating Individuals & Organizations
Name Organization
Ms. Worl Mi Park SMI Foundation
Mr. Man Ki Kim McLean, VA U.S.A.
Co-Founders
Manita Hota CompuGain Corporation
Vice President Herndon, VA U.S.A.
Rodney Ramsue Global Civic Preservation
Executive Director Atlanta, GA U.S.A.
Kay Dier University of Alberta
Professor Emeritus Alberta, BC Canada
Fernando Velantin Trinity Design Group
President Birmingham, AL U.S.A.
Muchadeyi Masunda Harare, Zimbabwe
Honorable Mayor of Harare
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10. Getting Involved
For the benefit of underprivileged children in Zimbabwe, adequate funding is needed.
Bridging the global divide between the world and Africa by providing far-reaching
benefits to Zimbabwe’s economically disadvantaged, You can:
Sponsor the budget in-whole or in-part
Provide computers and other learning materials Children Needs Ages 1 to 15yr:
•Clothes
Be a Mentor or find a mentor •Underwear
Help build partnerships with other organizations •School Supplies
Assist in spreading the word – within your circle •Children’s books
•Dental Supplies
Employers, school, church, doctors, dentists
•Off the counter medicine
Join our Leadership Team or become a Volunteer •Toys and soccer balls
For qualified students non-paid Internships •Shoes
Support our operations in the USA and Zimbabwe •Toiletry
•Blankets
•Cups and plates
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11. Heart4kids Story
Heart4Kids is, above all, a story of hope. Sandra Denenga, a Zimbabwe
native residing in the United States, founded the organization in 2002 in
honor of her late mother, Pedzisa Denenga, a generous and revered
woman who provided food and comfort to people in her community.
Sandra also lost her baby brother to AIDS and decided to turn her pain into
passion by helping her niece and other children facing life without parents.
For more information contact:
Sandra Denenga
Executive Director/Founder
Tel: 571 455 - 0525
Web: www.heart4kids.org
Email: info@heart4kids.org
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