Friends of Hlekweni is the UK-based charity whose purpose is to support education and peace-building work in Zimbabwe, principally in the areas around Bulawayo and, more widely, in Matabeleland. Friends of Hlekweni also aims to help (in small ways) those suffering from hardship, especially young people.
Friends of Hlekweni was originally set up to support the work of the Quaker-run Friends Rural Training Centre at Hlekweni, near Bulawayo which, from 1967-2014, provided post-school training in vital occupational skills such as agriculture, building, early years education, and sewing, underpinned by Quaker values of equality, sustainability and peace. Through the generosity of many people, hundreds of trainees were helped.
Friends of Hlekweni has supported Samathonga Primary School for many years, particularly through a feeding scheme (now including breakfast as well as lunch), books and equipment.
and How to Knit a Teddy LINK
If you would like to donate one or more knitted teddies based on the pattern you will find by following the link below the photograph, please send them on to us and we will make sure they get to children who have very few toys of their own. Here are a few of the children at Mgadla Primary School who have just received a teddy knitted by our supporters and a pencil case.
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