Donations

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Support Our Mission:

Donate to Literacy Ministries

Your generous contributions enable us to continue providing Christian education and essential life skills to marginalized children in Zimbabwe. Since 2016, Literacy Ministries has grown because of supporters like you, who share our vision of transforming lives through faith and education.

There are many ways to make a difference. Whether you choose to sponsor a child, fund a classroom, or support ongoing projects like the science lab, every dollar goes directly to enhancing the lives of children we serve.

Stephen Dennis Winet Science Laboratory in Zimbabwe Africa

Selima Secondary School serves rural areas who had no secondary education available. Many students walk hours daily to and from school in pursuit of education to create more life opportunities. Literacy Ministries' Mission, a non for profit 501(c), is to Transform Lives Through Christian Based Education in Zimbabwe.

How You Can Donate:

One-Time Donation

Make a one-time contribution to support the school. Your gift, large or small, helps us provide educational materials, maintain facilities, and invest in future projects.

Recurring Donation

Join us as a recurring donor by setting up monthly, quarterly, or annual donations. Your consistent support helps ensure long-term sustainability, allowing us to plan for the future and provide continuous support to our students.

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Through well-wishers' donations, to date, the Ministry has built:

  • 6 classrooms
  • an administrative office
  • school auditorium with seating capacity of 800 students
  • drilled wells to provide running water
  • and now has a science building.

For the SDW Science Lab to become fully functioning the following needs remain:

  • 12 Solar Panels $160 each
  • 2 Solar Batteries $1200 each
  • 1 Hybrid-Power Inverter $450
  • Lab Supplies general $5,000
  • Lab Equipment
    • Heart Model $55
    • Human Skeleton $10
    • Microscopes $900 each

Sponsorship Options

Sponsor a Child

For just $120 per year, you can sponsor a child’s full education, covering tuition, books, uniforms, and supplies. Your contribution will directly impact a child’s life, giving them the tools to succeed and hope for a brighter future.

Fund a Classroom

Help us create a better learning environment by contributing to classroom needs. Your donation will be used for desks, chairs, chalkboards, and other essential learning materials.

Support the Lab

Our science lab offers hands-on learning experiences for students. By donating to this project, you’ll help us fully equip the lab with the tools and technology necessary to prepare students for advanced education and careers in science and technology.

Where Your Donations Go

We ensure that your contributions are put to the best possible use. Here’s a breakdown of how your donations directly benefit the students:

  • $50 – Provides books and school supplies for one student for an entire semester.
  • $120 – Sponsors a child’s tuition, uniforms, and books for a full year.
  • $500 – Furnishes an entire classroom with desks, chairs, and educational materials.
  • $1,000 – Contributes to science lab equipment like microscopes, Bunsen burners, and other critical tools.
  • $5,000 – Helps us complete major projects such as furnishing the school’s auditorium or equipping the science lab.

Every dollar counts in creating a brighter future for these children, empowering them to become leaders in their communities.

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To donate call or send checks to:

Literacy Ministries
59348 High Pointe Drive
South Bend, IN, 46614

On the memo line specify the intended purpose like Solar Power or Equipment. Call the director of Literacy Ministries, Jacob Nhenga 574 400-3010 or Liz Winet "Stephen Dennis Winet Lab" sponsor 574 286-9939 with questions.

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Why Your Donation Matters

The impact of your donation extends far beyond today. By supporting Literacy Ministries, you are giving children the gift of education and faith, enabling them to break the cycle of poverty and become future leaders in their communities. Your generosity creates a lasting legacy, one child at a time.

Thank you for joining us in this mission.