Practical Business Skills and Money Management Training
Self-Help Groups for Women
Youth Corners and Leadership
Computer Skills for Women and Youth
The Rotarians
It’s amazing what we can do when we come together.
Rotarians Stella Dongo, lead Harare Rotarian; Chris Molam; Colin Kuhuni; Carolyn Schrader, lead Denver Rotarian; Clem Muzondo; and Peter Compton
Ten years ago, when Rotary first began to work with the people of Mufakose, we had a small vision. But when we talked with the community members in 2007 about expanding our work, they presented their vision: creating “heaven on earth” in their communities. They became the trainers, mentors, and often the innovators. Over time, they have claimed this project as their own. The local government has recognized its impact and has joined with the community in supporting it and recommending new enhancements. Rotary is proud to be a partner in this transformation.
Rotarian Stella Dongo with the Project Coordinators working with the Self Help Groups
Our History
February 2005
Highlands and Denver Mile High Rotary Clubs sponsored the first Rotary Grant: AIDS Leadership Training. A second Rotary Grant was completed the following year.
July 2007
Rotarians led a group to Mufakose and four surrounding communities for a Community Needs Assessment. Almost 350 residents were interviewed and identified their pressing needs:
- Learning how to make money to support their families
- Re-engaging the youth in the communities
- Educating the communities about HIV/AIDS
September 2009
Rotary awarded a $330,000 3H (Health, Hunger, and Humanity) Grant for a four-year program, and Community Empowerment in Zimbabwe presented its first round of training to women and youth.
September 2014
A second Rotary Grant was awarded to fund advanced business and computer training for successful participants from the 3H Grant.
November 2015
Rotary honored Stella as a Global Woman of Action for the impact that she and her Global partners achieved through this ten-year program and the achievements.
July 2026
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