JOKONYA TRUST
Improving Health and Education in Chikomba
- we welcome your comments. Contact us at tjbjokonyatrust@gmail.com
WHO WE ARE
The Jokonya Trust is a charity with the mission to promote and assist in programs to improve health and education in the Chikomba District in Zimbabwe
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world"
Anne Frank
ACTIVITIES
Making A Difference
HOW CAN YOU HELP
EDUCATION
HEALTH
ABOUT US
Behind the Scenes
The Jokonya Trust was named after Ambassador T.J.B Jokonya. As a diplomat and Minister, he always remembered where he came from and one of the driving forces throughout his life, was to improve the conditions of his home district. The Trust was launched 16th February 2007 after his death with the goal of continuing his work to support the empowerment, and progress of the people Chikomba. Learn more about our mission, our vision, and how we go about making the changes we want to see.
OUR PROJECTS
The community dictate our efforts
GOALS & OUTREACH
Making a Difference
Our goal has been to carry on the legacy of the late minister and ambassador Dr TJB Jokonya.
We spent the first year with our board members, traveling all across the district, talking to the community and identifying areas of need.
We finally decided to focus on health and education.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Doing What’s Needed
Through our Community Development, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the community. Health is one of our key areas of focus. Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with our programs.
OUR MODEL
Tackling the Issue
We work with the community to identify their needs. We then try and match donors to support specific programs and establish a personal relationship with the recipients of their aid.
OUR PROJECTS
Collaborative & Innovative
TRUST DONATED COMPUTERS TO ZRP (ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE)
Thank you ZRP for your support
LOOKEAST ANGELS - GIRLS SUPPORT GROUP/SOCCER TEAM
Trust donates sports equipment and uniforms to girls support group/soccer team
DONATIONS FROM ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Paints, building materials and furniture delivered to Chikomba by Trustees
OUR PROJECTS
Past programs
NHARIRA HOSPITAL
Trust funds the establishment of a mother baby unit at the hospital
DONATIONS TO CHIKOMBA SCHOOLS
Church community in Switzerland donate books and stationery to local schools
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
A local Mainer - donates back packs and school supplies
“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world"
Paul Farmer
JOKONYA TRUST PARTNERS WITH WORLD BICYCLE RELIEF
Collaborations with other NGOs
WORLD BICYCLE RELIEF
Partnering with a global charity
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Donating bicycles to rural communities with the focus on the girl child.
THE NEED
Children often walk more the 10km to go to school daily. A bicycle empowers the child, allowing focus on education
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
We branded our bikes so that they were instantly recognizable and thus easy for the community to monitor and ensure appropriate use
TRUST PAST ACTIVITIES
Thanks to donors past and present
SWIM 4 CHIKOMBA
In 2017 Sara-Louise Jokonya and Adrian Garcia, both competitive swimmers, decided to push their abilities to the limit by swimming the 80km length of Lake Geneva - the largest Lake in Europe to raise money for schools in Chikomba.
THE CHALLENGE
Swimming the 80km length of Lake Geneva in one week
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Sara and Adrian first spent time getting to know the kids at two schools they would be sponsoring
OLYMPIC COACH
Swiss Olympic champion Swann Oberon helped Sara and Adrian step up their training
"Overcoming poverty is not an act of charity, it is an act of justice"
Nelson Mandela
"The destiny of mankind is to become more and more humane"
Albert Scheweitzer
80KM COMPLETED IN 6 DAYS!
With the help of Olympian Swann Oberon, Sara and Adrian succeed in the incredible challenge. 10-15km a day, 80km completed in 6 days.
FROM IDEA TO REALITY: SARA AND ADRIAN PUSHED THE ENVELOPE
Convincing everyone that this was an achievable goal was no easy feat. Sara and Adrian were discouraged at every stage but they believed in themselves and fought until they convinced people that they could succeed.
LAKE GENEVA, THE LARGEST LAKE IN EUROPE
Many people have swam across Lake Geneva, very few have attempted the 80km length!
TABLETS FOR CHIKOMBA
Succesful Swim!
PRESENTATION CEREMONY
Minister of Education in attendance for presentation to Chikomba schools
Sara and Adrian were able to raise enough money to buy 50 tablets, as well as science and maths textbooks for Badza Primary School and Kwenda Secondary School in Chikomba
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Doing What’s Needed
Our focus continues to be working with the community and tailoring our projects to the priorities defined by the Chikomba community themselves.
DEDICATED TEACHERS
Tackling the Issue
Through the years we have been struck by the dedication and drive of all the teachers and educators we meet in Chikomba. They are our inspiration!
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Making a Difference
We see every challenge as an opportunity. Accountability is key and we take pride in being able to show our donors how their support directly impacts and empowers the Chikomba community.
CONTACT JOKONYA TRUST
Get in touch with Jokonya Trust to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
+1-207-494-8172
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”