Send Sheperd to the Wheelchair Tennis Tournaments in South Africa, € 1400

In 2012 two of the KGVI students were voted best junior sportsman and sportswoman of the year. They both play wheelchair tennis and win many awards within Zimbabwe. If they are to succeed any further they need to play some regional tournaments. The boy, Shepherd Banda, in particular is very good. Shepherd was one of our 'naughty' boys until his teachers found his own particular talent and wheelchair tennis has turned his life around. There are 2 regional tournaments he could attend in South Africa but he would have to attend with his coach. The costs cover fees, accommodation, food and transport for two tournaments.

About KGVI
KG VI provides rehabilitation and boarding facilities to children from age 3 to 18 with physical disabilities and hearing impairments. It is the only secondary education facility in Zimbabwe for children with disabilities and the only primary school in the southern part of the country.
Through its school program, KGVI offers rigorous academic training leading to collegiate admission, and trade-oriented programs for those unprepared to pursue higher education. Physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy are also offered to every child by staff and assistance from international volunteers. KGVI operates 10 independent living housing where graduates live in a group setting with assistance from house parents.
Graduates of KGVI graduate with critical life and leadership skills; several have even become guardians of younger siblings when serious illness cut short the lives of parents. In a country where the average life expectancy is less than 40, more than1.2 million children have been left without one or both parents due to the Aids pandemic, as reported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Currently KGVI is reliant on the generosity of donors from around the world who believe that every child should have the chance to live a full and productive life, in spite of physical or medical challenges.



REPORT
Attached is a photo of Shepherd with the 2 trophies and the medal he won when he travelled down to play two wheelchair tennis tournaments in South Africa. He did really well for KGVI.

TOTAL € 1400,--



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