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Zimbabwe - Diocese of Manicaland Project: Girls’ College
At our last synod in 2002, a resolution was passed to establish a girls’ college for A level only in order to address the imbalance in education that has existed for a long time, whereby the girl child continues to be disadvantaged.
Many girls reach Ordinary levels and pass well, but have difficulty in finding places for Advanced levels in boarding schools, both church and government schools, which give preference to boys. Girls end up in day schools, especially those in rural areas which are mostly inferior schools. Also the girls may have to rent rooms close to the school, which often makes them open to abuse.
Hence the decision to open a girls’ college to prepare girls for leadership positions in society, with a strong emphasis on building self-esteem and awareness of women’s issues.
The preparatory committee for the college has prepared a proposal and fundraising has already begun within our diocese before we look for outside donors. The town council where the school is to be established has granted land for the school, and a groundbreaking ceremony will take place soon.
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