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Bill & Maria Humbane
Interim Newsletter
March 10th,2005
ISHE ANESU
PROJECT
News Update—Jan. ‘05
Dear friends and
supporters of:
Ishe Anesu Project and Africa
University
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the
proper time we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up. Therefore,
as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to
those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:9-10
(NIV).
In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we
bring you cordial greetings from Zimbabwe. It has been quite a while
since we promised to keep you informed of our mission, at least
every three months, in relation to Ishe Anesu Project and Africa
University. Well, we are not too far off, though.
AFRICA
UNIVERSITY
Last semester ended with the
dedication ceremony of the Faculty of Health Sciences building on
the campus of Africa University, on December 1, 2005. This building
is replenished with sophisticated modern furnishings and laboratory
equipment that enhance the looks of a health faculty of this nature.
We certainly appreciate very much the efforts and the generosity of
all those who made it possible to have this dream realized.
The first semester of this academic year August ’04—May ’05,
saw a sharp decrease in the enrollment of the students. This was, in
part, due to the increase in tuition and fees necessary to meet the
needs of Africa University. There was no way to avoid this increase
in the cost of education here, so long as the country’s inflation
keeps soaring high. The official number of students enrolled this
year will soon be out as some University faculties are still
registering new students who arrived late in January and early
February, and some who are still arriving for the Intensive English
course. However, it is estimated that the total number of students
enrolled is approximately 1300. We believe that increased funding
through apportionments, scholarships and endowments will make a
tremendous impact not only on the increase in the number of
students, but also in the expansion of the campus as well as in the
quality of education at Africa University.
THE ISHE ANESU PROJECT
Four Ishe
Anesu students wrote their final exams last November completing
their Form IV level. Form IV is the minimum level required to be
considered for various qualifications such as admission to college
and/or a vocational training, namely, technical schools, technology
training and job qualification. Results of their exams will be
published towards the end of February. Needless to say we are all
anxious to know who is making history at the Ishe Anesu Project.
One of the successes of this project is that this year we
have been able to find places in 4 boarding schools to send our
students to. These are: Marange High School with 10 students,
Mutambara Boys High School with 3 students, Lydia Chimonyo Girls
High School (Mutambara) with 2 students and Hartzell High School
(Old Mutare) with 2 students.
We expect, in the near future,
to enroll 15 new students in First, Second and Third Grades,
depending on the availability of funds. The screening of these new
students is being processed by some church leaders who live within
the same area with the children being considered for admission into
the Ishe Anesu Project. Based on the leaders’ recommendation, the
children will be invited to the Project for an interview by the Ishe
Anesu committee members and in consultation with the local Pastor
for final approval and admission. As if this was not enough, Maria
and her secretary will visit the homes of the selected children to
check their actual living conditions in order to verify that no
false declarations were made to get a child into the program. After
that, final registration will take place, thus only the poorest of
the poor will be admitted.
Primary School education is not
as expensive as High School education, let alone boarding schools.
School fees continue to escalate every three months, but we should
not close our doors to the underprivileged. We, therefore, ask you
to increase your financial support in order to help us meet this
challenge brought about by the unprecedented inflation.
ISHE ANESU WOMEN’S
CLUB
The women’s club at Ishe Anesu continues
to be an asset to the Ishe Anesu Project. One of the vital functions
the women are performing is the sewing of the children’s uniforms.
With the help of some of our guests from the United States who
visited the project and donated some funds to buy the fabric, and
other friends who bought and sent the material to us, including
yarn, the women were tasked to sewing uniforms and knitting sweaters
for the children. The additional sewing machines we have recently
received have enabled us to involve more women in our sewing
classes. Attached is a picture showing a rack of uniforms in
different colors, each color representing a school. Khaki uniforms
are for boys in primary schools. Another picture shows the women
sewing the uniforms. The mothers also continue to bake bread and
rolls for the children. They also bake extra rolls to sell.
LEARNING
SKILLS
The boys are now taking classes in
carpentry. Mr.Mutindori, better known as Negative, teaches carpentry
to the students. Two girls have joined the boys in carpentry
classes. The rest of the girls are learning weaving. They make table
mats and the like. Attached is a picture showing Mr. Mutindori and
his carpentry class, showing their finished products and those still
in making.
Four students who attended Marange High School
wrote their Form IV final exams (Grade 12) last November and are
waiting for their results to be published this month of February. We
hope they all passed. For those who may not make it, we plan to
enroll them in vocational training such as advanced carpentry,
bricklaying, dressmaking and catering. Our dream is to select at
least one student, among the graduates, to do advanced high school
courses in preparation for college. If successful, this student will
make history in the Ishe Anesu Project to go from Grade I through
College. Attached is a picture showing the four boys who completed
their Form IV Level. (Leon, in the center, is the potential
candidate)
Please continue to pray for the success of our
projects. Our financial obligations are quite demanding. (Our bills
carry too many zeros to fit in the computer Excel boxes!!) Without
your support Ishe Anesu would be history by now. We therefore
appreciate very sincerely all you are doing for the success of our
mission in Mutare, Zimbabwe.
Yours in His Service,
Bill and Maria Humbane P.O. Box 1320, Mutare ZIMBABWE
e-mail:
whumbane@africaonline.co.zw or whumbane@yahoo.com
P.S.
Please remember to browse through the pictures on the web. P.SS: In
time: Leon passed all 8 subjects with 3”A’s” 3”B’s”1”C” and 1”D”. He
has been re-admitted at Marange High School to do his ‘A” Level. The
other 3 students passed with low grades and therefore they will be
sent to a vocational school. |
 The students are showing their
school uniforms. Each color represents a different school. In
general, boys in Primary Schools wear khaki uniforms and those in
Secondary Schools wear colors of their choice.In the background, a
rack showing school uniforms, including sweaters made at the center
by the Ishe Anesu women
 Women of Ishe Anesu sewing uniforms
for the children. School uniforms are very expensive. With yarn and
materials, the women are able sew them at the Center. This cuts down
the budget considerably.In the background, Maria is giving
instructions to the women.
 Students showing their products
from their weaving class. They make table mats to place hot dishes
to protect the table.The mats are sold to help buy more yarn for
their weaving classes. The surplus is used to buy stationery.
 The boys in the carpentry class.
They make wooden caddies for holding spice jars in the kitchen or
for holding soap bars, hair shampoo, etc. in the showerIn the
background, Mr. Mutindori (Negative) in white shirt and Simon, both
carpentry instructors.
 Three of the four boys who
completed their Form IV Level at Marange High School. From left to
right:Fungai Marimo, Leon Chinguruwa and Tendai Marimo. The Marimo
boys are twins.The fourth boy, Stanley Chinyai, was recruited by one
of the Zimbabwe major soccer teams, “Dynamos” to play for the team.
He now lives in Harare, the Capital City.
 Construction of Ishe Anesu store
room. Needed for storing food buckets, school supplies and
clothing.Currently, Ishe Anesu pays rent to the Christian Center
rooms to store all of the above. The completion of construction of
the store room will greatly alleviate the monthly payments.However,
more funds are needed to complete the building.
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