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In loving memory of Mbuya Beneta

Every child matters. Every future counts.

We help children in rural Zimbabwe and Harare stay in school, return to school and flourish, while their families build livelihoods that last.

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One child. One family. One objective at a time. Five connected services. One plan per child. Up to US$100 to start a family business.
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  • Education access
  • A grocery parcel every month
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Sport, arts & clubs
  • Family enterprise
  • A named social worker for every child
Rural Zimbabwe & Harare

At a glance

A child's circumstances should never decide their future.

Beneta's Foundation is a Zimbabwe-based charitable initiative supporting underprivileged primary and secondary school children in rural communities and Harare.

Our integrated model helps children stay in, return to, and succeed at school, while strengthening their families' capacity to provide stable care and income.

What success looks like

A supported child is safer, attending and progressing at school, able to take part in age-appropriate activities and connected to a family with greater financial resilience. We measure progress against each child's starting point, not simply money distributed.

Vision

A Zimbabwe in which a child's circumstances do not determine their access to education, wellbeing or opportunity.

Mission

One child. One family. One objective at a time: remove barriers to learning, protect children's wellbeing and help families build sustainable livelihoods.

Our values
  • Compassion
  • Dignity
  • Equity
  • Child-centred choice
  • Transparency
  • Long-term stewardship
Mbuya Beneta Neshena
Mbuya Beneta in later life
Mbuya Beneta Neshena
As a young bride

In loving memory

Mbuya Beneta Neshena

A woman of deep Christian faith, humility and unwavering love, Mbuya Beneta believed in the power of giving, no matter how little one had. Her home was a place of comfort, laughter and togetherness, where everyone was welcomed and no one left feeling forgotten. The Foundation exists to turn those values into a lasting, practical legacy.

Beneta's Foundation honours one woman's quiet generosity by helping each child flourish and helping each family build a future they can sustain.

Our legacy statement

What we do

Five connected services. One plan for each child.

Every child receives a documented support plan. Wherever possible we pay vetted schools and providers directly, so every dollar goes where it is meant to.

01

Education access

School-related fees where payable, uniforms, books, materials, transport, accessibility needs, tutoring and supported re-entry for children out of school.

02

Household essentials

A monthly grocery parcel for every supported child, food-security referrals and short-term emergency help.

03

Health & wellbeing

Case-by-case medical cost help, health referrals, psychosocial signposting and safeguarding follow-up by qualified professionals.

04

Personal development

Sport, arts, clubs, school trips and other enriching experiences that let children simply be children.

05

Family enterprise

Small start-up grants and light-touch coaching so caregivers can earn independently.

How support works

From first referral to a brighter year ahead.

  1. 01

    Referral or application

    From families, schools, local leaders, clinics or safeguarding partners.

  2. 02

    Screening & safeguarding

    Every need is screened and every child's safety checked first.

  3. 03

    Child & family assessment

    We listen, and agree what is really getting in the way.

  4. 04

    Independent approval

    A conflict-free panel approves each plan.

  5. 05

    12-month support plan

    Clear, written and understandable for the family.

  6. 06

    A named social worker

    Every child has their own qualified lead.

  7. 07

    Monthly contact

    Plus quarterly school and household reviews.

  8. 08

    Renewal or planned transition

    No sudden endings. Every exit is planned.

Our Year 1 pilot

Starting small, done well.

We will launch with a carefully run pilot, then grow to 20 children in Year 2, at the pace that funding and safe caseloads allow.

10
children & families with support plans
120
grocery parcels delivered a year
4
family enterprise grants
2
qualified social workers

Radical transparency

Where US$369 a year goes for one child.

Every cost of keeping one child in school, item by item. We pay schools and providers directly, term by term, so your gift reaches the child.

  • School feesUS$135US$45 a term · 37%
  • Tracksuit & sports kitUS$54US$18 a term · 15%
  • ZIMSEC exam feesUS$45US$15 a term · 12%
  • School lunchUS$45US$15 a term · 12%
  • Medical feesUS$45US$15 a term · 12%
  • Books & materialsUS$45US$15 a term · 12%

Per child, per yearUS$369US$123 a term · about US$31 a month

Family enterprise

Kindness that keeps on giving.

Caregivers can apply for a one-time start-up grant for a safe, practical microenterprise, such as produce trading, tailoring or food preparation, with mentoring at months 1, 3, 6 and 12.

  1. 1Up to US$100 start-up grant
  2. 2A family business takes root
  3. 3If profitable: 20% of profit, up to US$20 in total
  4. 4Passed on to the next family

No profit means no contribution. It is never a loan or debt, and never a condition of a child's support.

Ways to give

Choose how you'd like to change a story.

Community giver

$15/month

Join our circle of monthly donors funding schooling, groceries, casework and emergencies, wherever need is greatest.

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Education sponsor

$30/month

Cover a child's approved school costs: fees, uniform, books and supplies.

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Whole-child sponsor

$65/month

Cover a child's full direct budget: school, a monthly grocery parcel, basic health and activities.

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Corporate partners

Annual sponsorships, payroll giving, matched grants, in-kind support and multi-year commitments. Let's build something lasting together.

Partner with us

Sponsorship is financial support, never ownership. To protect every child, sponsors receive safeguarded, consent-based updates, never private contact or identifying details.

Cover of the Beneta's Foundation Sponsor & Donor brochure PDF

2026 Sponsor & Donor Guide

Everything you need to know, in one guide.

Our story, the five services, where every dollar goes, ways to give and our safeguarding promise. Download it, read it at your own pace and share it with anyone who might like to help.

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Our promise

Safeguarding is non-negotiable.

  • Children chosen by need

    Selection is based on need and capacity, never donor preference, with no discrimination of any kind.

  • Qualified people

    Social workers' registration and references are verified; all staff and volunteers are screened.

  • Protected privacy

    Limited use of photos and personal data, and no unmonitored donor-child contact.

  • Independent oversight

    Independent trustees, separated payment approvals and quarterly board review.

  • Open books

    An annual public outcomes and finance report.

  • A voice for everyone

    Confidential complaints channels, with escalation routes beyond staff.

The people behind it

A small team with a big heart.

Charles

Director

Strategy, delivery, partnerships and risk oversight.

Farai

Chief Finance Officer

Budgeting, banking controls, reporting and audit readiness.

Jane

Admin & Safeguarding Lead

Intake, consent, case-plan oversight and safeguarding reviews.

You?

Social workers

We are recruiting two qualified social workers for Year 1. Interested? Get in touch.

Get involved

Let's write the next chapter together.

Whether you'd like to sponsor a child, partner as a company, refer a family or volunteer your skills, we'd love to hear from you.

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