GALLERY
STORIES FROM THE SCHOOLS
Ms Nyika Sekai
Deputy Principal and Science Teacher, Hwata Secondary
Ms Sekai reflects on the challenges experienced when in 2017 she commenced teaching and living at Hwata Secondary. She then explores how recent improvements to infrastructure and teaching equipment facilitated by NoBarriers have made life easier for teachers and students alike.
Ms Matinyanya Maweto
Secondary Agriculture Teacher, Hwata Secondary
Ms Maweto describes from her perspective as teacher and farmer how the wide-ranging drought in Zimbabwe affects communities in the Muzarabani District: that the cognitive abilities of students are at risk because food is scarce and insufficient in nutrition. She explains the importance of the daily school meals, as it is often the only meal her students have all day.
Prescilla M
Student, Muzarabani High
Prescilla tells her family’s story and how a combination of circumstances (domestic violence, pandemic) forced her to move into her school’s informal boarding house. The daily school meals and supplies donated by teachers and relatives sustain her while NoBarriers’ school fee support enables her to attend classes and sit examinations.
Tinotenda M
Muzarabani High
Tinotenda’s story is told by his Math Teacher, who reflects how through sheer determination he has proceeded to Senior High. He lives with his grandparents, who try their best, but can’t afford schools fees or learning materials. He wants to study math at university, but without financial support its likelihood is very slim.
Students on Bikes
5 students reflect on how their school days – and lives – have changed since they received a bike to better manage the long distances between their homes and school.
