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"the world can only have hopes in the future of the children, and the children have their hopes on education" -
sent from Clyde Bango
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Who We Are
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TATENDA FOUNDATION takes its name from the Zimbabwean Shona word Tatenda, which means Thank You. We express our thanks to those that have made a difference in our lives by serving others that are in need of help.
Our current target are the children of Banket, Zimbabwe.
Our People
Anywhere (Siko) Sikochi (President)
CRA International, Washington D.C.
Troy D. Smith (Director, Financial Officer)
Harvard Business School, Boston, MA
Shlawna M. Sikochi (Director)
JD Candidate, University of Richmond, VA
Sheena James (Director)
Boston, MA
Aimee Latta (Director)
London, UK
Nick Stewart (Director)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Mareesha T. Degener (Director)
UC Santa Barbara, CA
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Our Mission |
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The mission of TATENDA FOUNDATION is providing
educational opportunities and resources to youths in small communities. Our pilot
program is the community of Banket,
Zimbabwe. |
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Our Approach and Objectives
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- Provide leadership training and financial resources to local community development programs
- Identify
projects and Initiate partnerships for on-site practitioners with US
based and other international organizations with common missions
- Spearhead fundraising and development projects for the local elementary and high schools
Our Priority Goals (2008-2009)
- Partner with Community Development Network to facilitate the construction of a water storage tank at the local high school
- Establish scholarship funds for local students
- Advocate and spearhead fund raising efforts for construction of a Library at the local high school
- Provide support to the Marimba (xylophone) band at the elementary school
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