Who are we?

Our Vision

For every vulnerable child to be in a loving, forever family.

Our Mission

At SAVE THEM ZIM, our mission is to provide a nurturing and loving environment for orphaned and vulnerable children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and educational well-being. We are committed to offering them a secure and stable home where they can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

Our Core Values:

1. Compassion: We deeply care for every child entrusted to our care, treating them with compassion, empathy, and respect. We strive to create a family-like atmosphere where they feel loved, valued, and supported.

2. Safety and Security: We prioritize the safety and security of our children by providing them with a secure and nurturing environment. We ensure that they have access to proper nutrition, healthcare, and a safe living space that meets their physical and emotional needs.

3. Education and Empowerment: We believe in the power of education to transform lives. We provide quality education and vocational training to equip our children with the skills and knowledge necessary to break the cycle of poverty and build a bright future for themselves.

4. Holistic Development: We are committed to the holistic development of each child, embracing their unique talents, interests, and aspirations. We provide opportunities for them to engage in recreational activities, sports, arts, and cultural programs to foster their personal growth and self-expression.

5. Community Engagement: We actively collaborate with the local community, volunteers, and partner organizations to create a network of support for our children. We believe in the importance of building strong relationships and partnerships to enhance the quality of care and opportunities available to our children.

6. Long-Term Support: Our commitment to our children extends beyond their time in the orphanage. We strive to provide ongoing support, guidance, and mentorship as they transition into adulthood, helping them become self-reliant, responsible, and contributing members of society.

Long-term Ambition

Our longer term ambition is to train families, communities, churches and other organisations in the Family Home Care Model, so that together we can effectively provide quality family care to the vast quantity of children who have no family.

With the immense scope and scale of the orphan emergency in Sub-Saharan Africa, we recognize that Save Them Zim alone will not be able to reach all abandoned children with the time and resources available. Additionally, we are very clear that we are not the only solution to this problem. We are called to be a part of the solution, as all people both in Zimbabwe and around the globe take responsibility for this burning issue.

We are convinced that “Family” is the key ingredient to effectively dealing with the orphan emergency. This means sharing about and advocating for adoption, equipping and preparing families to adopt and training other organisations in facilitating adoptions for the children in their care. In addition, we are confident that the basic principles involved in the Family Home Care Model can be applied to almost any child-care scenario and are committed to effectively implementing the model.