What we do
The Lesedi project began in 2014, when the founders built a small shack to offer pre-school classes to local children living in a rural area near Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Subsequent years have seen the addition of a primary school, secondary school and clinic. Most learners are sponsored, and nutritious school meals are provided. Lesedi receives no government support and the project is supported by private donations through UK registered charity, Ngoko Charitable Trust.
Primary School
Comprising two pre-school classes and Grades 1-7. Breakfast and lunch is provided daily. A computer hub ensures the children become familiar with technology from a young age.
Secondary School
Comprising Forms 1-4, with two streams of learners in each year. We focus on both academic and vocational education. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily to all children.
Clinic
Looks after the welfare of the Lesedi kids, along with the wider community. Provides affordable, quality local healthcare. A doctor’s surgery is held weekly at the clinic.
How you can help
Sponsor a Child
We aim to provide sponsorship for all our learners at Lesedi Primary and Secondary Schools. Without sponsorship, children in rural areas of Zimbabwe are often absent from school – or drop out early – as there is insufficient money to pay school fees. Learning is often not a priority for poverty-stricken families and children generally have no expectation of completing their schooling.
Help to change the course of a child’s life by sponsoring one of our Lesedi learners. Child sponsorship costs a minimum of $35 per month / $420 a year and your donations are tax deductible in the USA. Sponsorship from the United Kingdom costs £23 per month with gift aid, and is tax deductible. For UK non-taxpayers the monthly cost is £29.
Make a Donation
Regular recurring donations are the lifeblood of the Lesedi project, whether monthly, quarterly or annual. Our monthly operating costs are substantial and only partially covered by sponsorship income and school fees. Recurring donations are really important in helping us to keep the projects going and to plan ahead. Please consider making a regular contribution if you are able to.
We also welcome one-off donations for specific purchases and projects, including capital expenditure. So much is needed when setting up two schools from scratch…from big ticket items such as the buildings to classroom and vocational equipment, textbooks, sports kit and stationery. We can ensure your donation is specifically used for the purpose you have requested.
Add a Bequest to your Will
Please consider leaving a gift in your Will to support our work for future generations. Adding a bequest in your Will to Lesedi will ensure that we can continue to educate, nurture and give hope to thousands of children in the future.
As a charity with no government support, we must plan into the long term. Leaving a bequest, whatever the size, allows us to invest in much needed projects and helps secure Lesedi’s future for many generations to come.
