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ZET - Supporting communities to keep children in school and out of poverty
Our Work
Our projects all link to education but their scope and reach varies greatly. We deliver life skills, financial management, specialist vocational training, access to birth certificates, sustainable farming methods and so much more.
ZET’s values are grounded in the Ubuntu and Hunhu philosophies of dignity, community, and shared humanity. Education, in this view, is never just an individual achievement but a collective investment.
When a girl gains skills, a boy secures his birth certificate, a school grows food to feed its pupils – the entire community moves forward.
Where does the money go?
We strive to be as cost effective as possible and we do not spend donor money on expensive running costs. We calculated 88p of every £1 spent was spent on project delivery in 2023.
Our Principles
Inclusion
Reducing exclusion from education and addressing the diverse needs of individuals by increasing participation in learning and communities.
Equity
Supporting groups who are in a position of disadvantage so that education is not restricted by gender, ethnicity, family environment, or other personal or socioeconomic conditions.
Quality
Meeting locally defined educational objectives around the school environment, educational attainment, learning achievement, and non-cognitive skills.
Charity in Numbers
Helped 7,700 children and 2,600 adults to access birth registration documentation
Worked with over 30,000 parents and community members on birth registration issues
Over 1,800 young women supported through life changing vocational programmes
Schools with crop yields regularly 10 times that of traditional farming methods
One school provided 15,920 school meals within 2 years of adopting climate smart agriculture
Over 4,300 referrals made for sexual and reproductive health and services
Grassroots & Genuine Partnerships
"Our experience partnering with ZET is nothing short of exceptional. From learning about safeguarding to both accounting and administrative experiences, we have grown to become better at what we do, as well as improve in areas such as accountability and transparency in project delivery.
ZET has been a very supportive partner we would recommend to anyone because of their passion and interaction with their partners at a personal level."
"ZET has been an all-weather partner to Trinity Project since 2011.
They found us with nothing and no capacity except our expertise, zeal and passion. Through their consistent and valuable monetary and in-kind support Trinity Project has evolved from a very small organisation into a strong, grounded and household name organisation."
Latest News
A Precious Case Study and Script for BBC Radio 4
“The advent of Zimbabwe Educational Trust at Rafiki Girls Centre brought about an impactful difference within the organisation.
While the focus is on making a difference to the lives of the disadvantaged, the need for organisational empowerment cannot be overlooked, and this is what ZET added on for Rafiki Girls Centre!”