Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. HARARE, Nov. 25 (NewsDay Live) – RemitHope, a social fintech enterprise committed to strengthening grassroots initiatives, has surpassed its ‘100for10’ Campaign target by raising more than US$110 000 in just eight weeks.
The funds will directly support 10 registered community-based organisations delivering essential services across Zimbabwe.
RemitHope launched the 100for10 Campaign in September with a goal of mobilising US$100 000. The target was swiftly overtaken as 1 302 donors across eight countries — including Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United States, Brazil, Italy, and Australia — rallied behind the cause, ultimately raising US$110 841. Organisers say the outcome reflects “a strong solidarity between Zimbabweans at home and in the diaspora”.
The 10 beneficiary organisations provide critical services to vulnerable children, young people, persons with disabilities, and families in need. Collectively, the grants are expected to directly improve the lives of more than 500 people through education, healthcare, nutrition, psychosocial support, disability inclusion, and child protection programmes.
Manhinga Village Children’s Home received US$19 560, which will be channelled towards expanding potato and butternut production and establishing a layer poultry project to boost food security and income generation.
“These initiatives will strengthen our sustainability and improve nutrition for the children in our care,” said the home’s director, Mrs Miriam Mhunduru.
Hands of Hope secured US$20 977 to launch a Sewing and Agriculture Skills Expansion Programme aimed at empowering 40 orphaned and vulnerable young people transitioning out of residential care.
Queen Elizabeth Adventist Children’s Home secured US$15 112, enabling it to settle outstanding medical bills and enhance its power supply.
“We are grateful to God, our donors, and RemitHope for matching every contribution. The support came at a critical time,” said the home’s director, Mrs Helen Hall.
Harvest Family Village, which cares for more than 30 children, raised US$15 001 to improve access to safe drinking water.
“Access to clean water has always been our biggest challenge,” said the institution’s director, Mr Henry Mpofu. “This intervention means our children can live in a healthier environment. It has truly restored hope.”
Other beneficiaries, including Cancerserve and Autism Zimbabwe, also met their fundraising goals, enabling them to scale up early cancer detection efforts, distribute care kits, expand therapy services, and provide caregiver training.
RemitHope’s model connects donors with underfunded African-led community organisations through a secure digital platform that promotes transparency and credibility. The 100for10 Campaign builds on earlier success stories, including the US$81 000 raised to help rebuild Mt Selinda Children’s Home after it was destroyed by fire.
“RemitHope is designed to make giving simple, transparent, and impactful,” said Chief Operating Officer Musa Muleya.
“When people trust the process, they give generously — and the results are life-changing for the children and families we serve.”
Muleya added that the campaign’s value goes far beyond the funds raised.
“From clean water to medical care, from food security to skills training, the initiative is restoring dignity and giving communities the tools to rebuild their futures.
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