Meet the current class of MTC Scholars from Chimanimani! These girls are receiving scholarships and support to aid them in continuing school, participating in sports, and survive difficult family lives. 

What is MTC doing?
Paying school fees
Buying uniforms and other educational expenses
Education on different topics (health, child abuse, early marriages)
Involving them in different sporting activities
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MTC Educate A Girl Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) organization
EIN 84-1882191​

MTC Scholars-Chimanimani

Deliwe

Age: 18: 
Background: Deliwe used to stay with her grandmother and she was the only relative she had and the church members knew. Nobody has a profound history of Deliwe’s parents or her relatives. When Deliwe was in grade 6 her granny got sick and sadly she died, that’s when she stopped going to school for she had to look after herself. Fortunately, a well-wisher who used to attend the same church with Deliwe’s grandmother took Deliwe and lived with her which allowed her to continue with her primary education. Sadly, the well-wisher did not have enough funds to send Deliwe for secondary education, so she dropped out just after finishing her grade seven (7). A village health worker brought her to MTC Educate A Girl Inc after hearing about the foundation’s good deeds. ​
Need: A bicycle! Deliwe walks over 8km one way to school every morning - rain, sunshine, or cold. 

Beverly

Age: 17
Background: Beverly's father died when she was in 4th grade and her mother managed to pay school fees up to 7th grade by picking concrete and selling it to constructors. Unfortunately, she got sick, became paralyzed, and is now unable to walk. 
Need: Her mother needs a wheelchair so she can be less dependent on Beverly for mobility.

Tinotenda

Age: 18
Background: When Tinotenda was in 3rd grade her mother got sick and became blind. Tinotenda dropped out of school to look after her mother. Her mother died 2 years later and her great-grandmother took her back to school but could not pay the total fees resulting in an accumulative accrual. A well wisher paid the school fees up to 7th grade. Sadly, the well wisher was unable to pay for secondary education. Then, MTC Foundation heard of the girl and she became the first beneficiary of MTC Foundation

Nancy

Age: 17
Background: Nancy's mother passed away when she was in primary level and she started staying with her father who married a second wife and had three children. Unfortunately, Nancy's father was no longer able to look after the bigger family and decided to go to Mozambique to look for a job. Sadly, he never came back. Nancy and her stepmother sold firewood for a living, struggling up until Nancy finished her primary level. The firewood business could no longer pay for secondary education. An MTC field officer met Nancy selling firewood during school hours and heard her story. Nancy was adopted into the MTC family.

Joyline

Age: 17
Background: Joyline stays with her grandmother who took her soon after the death of her mother because she was still very young. Her left home just after the burial because the parents of the deceased had asked about the bride price. He has never returned. Joyline and her grandmother used to work in people's farms for a living until her grandmother could no longer work because of her age. Joyline became the breadwinner after completing 7th grade and had to look for a job as a maid. MTC heard about her story and she was adopted into the MTC family. 
Needs: Assistance to renovate their home. Their structure is falling apart and there are real fears that it is going to collapse on them while they are sleeping. 
While Joyline is in school, food for the family is now an issue. She also has a sibling with special needs. 

Vimbai

Age: 16
Background: Vimbai lost both parents. Her grandfather is blind, and her step-grandmother is staying with her and her other 2 siblings who are in an equally dire situation. Vimbai is a cheerful presence within this group of friends and a keen learner. Vimbai’s siblings are also need help although they are still in primary school.
Need: A bicycle! Vimbai leaves her house at 6 am to get to class by 8 am, walking 8 miles one way.

Lydia

Age: 15
Background: Lydia’s father passed away when she was very young. Her mother fell sick and she became paralyzed. Her primary school teachers assisted her to write her Grade 7 exams that she passed well despite the long distance she walks to and from school.  Realizing how gifted she was, the School Development Committee reached out to MTC for assistance.
Need: Like Vimbai, Lydia also needs a bike to go to school.

​Fortunate

Age: 16
Background: Fortunate’s father died and she was left with her mother who has mental health problems. She was taken in together with her little brothers by her grandfather. Fortunate’s grandfather could not afford paying her tuition together with her little brothers. She is smart and had almost missed out on an opportunity to get an education. Fortunate lost her grandpa in 2021
​Need: A bicycle to get to school.

Tariro

Age: 16
Background: Lives with an aunt who is a subsistence farmer . Both parents passed and she had dropped out of school. ​
Need: A bicycle to get to school

​Phiona

Age: 16
Background: Phiona lives with an aunt who adopted her after the death of her parents. Her paternal grandmother exposed her sister to violence and abduction, and her aunt took her in to protect her. Phiona aunt couldn't continue paying for her schooling as her husband  is now aged and visually impaired. She is a great leader and team player. 
Fiona was chosen as a class president in 2021​
Need: A bicycle to get to school on time

Lydia

Age: 14
Background: One of the rare cases where MTC picks up a girl in elementary school. The girl was left as a baby, no idea of where the father is. Mother has been struggling to find accommodation and food let alone tuition for the girl.
Need: Tuition and school supplies



​Precious

​Age: 15
​Background: Precious lost  both parents.  She moved in with an uncle who was brother to her father.  The Uncle's wife who was her aunt passed on as well,  and she couldn't continue staying with him. She therefore moved in with a cousin who has her own family and can only provide food and shelter.  
​Need: A bicycle to get to school on time