Students give dance presentation
For a long time orphans in Zimababwe have been one of the most underpriviledged groups. The advent of HIV/AIDS has necessitated the creation of an organization such as ndini wako. The greatest number of orphans are in rural communities. In 2004 it was estimated that Zimababwe had 700,000 HIV/AIDS orphans, infected and affected by the virus. This situation was aggravated by the draught which put a strain on already meagre rescources. The orphan situation is one that is self propagating.
The idea is to raise funds for the education of the children using the Arts. Zimabwean art is characterized by its inimitable vernacular. ndini wako harnesses the creative prowess of Zimbabwean art in its entirety and channel it towards the aspirations of this philanthropic endeavor.
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Homestead near Gutu, Zimbabwe
to donate to ndini wako please contact :
Tawanda Chabikwa
Founding Director
tawanda@ndiniwako.org
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The children at school assembly
ndini wako was started as a response to needs of the children. We chose to begin in the Gutu region because of our familiarity with it. We are sponsoring and supporting children materially and psychosocially. The children will not only engage in the regular educational system, but also be provided with counselling and empowerment workshops. The project co-ordinator, Mr. Nyemba maintains a close relationship with the school head, Ms. Mufandaedza to assess the progress of the children and ensure their well-being.The average cost of sending a single child to school for a full year is just US$250.00. (For more information please contact us.) The money recieved from the creative projects and donations, is channeled to these expenses. Examples of previous work and information on the organisation are yours to view on this site.
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Shows & Residencies
2010 Aug, Art instructor, Schoodic Arts Festival, Maine
2010 Jul, Resident Artist, Opera House Arts, Maine
2010 Apr, Joint Exhibit, Video Media, Denton Visual Arts Center, Texas
2007 (winter) exhibition ‘In Red’, Schoodic Arts, Winter Harbor, Maine
2007 (summer) Art instructor, Summer Festival of the Arts, Maine
2005 (summer) Computers & Design instructor, Breakthrough Collaborative, Florida
2005 (spring) exhibition ‘Downset’ , Blum Gallery, Bar Harbor, Maine
2003 (summer) Art instructor, Breakthrough Collaborative, Hong Kong
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Instruction & Residencies
Booker T. Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts, Dallas
- 2011 Apr Guest Artist, Mount Desert Elementary, Maine
- 2011 Spring Guest Artist, College of the Atlantic, Maine
- 2011 Mar Master Class, Booker T Washington High School for Performing Arts, Texas
- 2011 Winter Guest Artist, Stephens College, Missouri
- 2011 Feb Master Class, Missouri Valley College
- 2010 Oct Master Class, Improvisation technique, Southern Methodist University, Texas
- 2010 Jul Resident Artist, Opera House Arts camp, Maine
- 2010 Jun Dance instructor, ‘Michael Jackson Musical, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Texas
- 2010 Jun Master Class, African Contemporary,Happy Nia Dance Theatre, Texas
- 2010 May Master Class,African Contemporary, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Texas
- 2010 Apr Master Class, African Contemporary, Dance For the Planet, Texas
- 2010 Mar Master Class, African Contemporary, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Texas
- 2010 Mar Master Class, African Contemporary, Collins College, Texas
- 2010 Instructor, Beginning Modern, Southern Methodist University, Texas
- 2009 Instructor, Beginning Modern, Southern Methodist University, Texas
- 2009 Fall Instructor, AfroFusion Dance, Big Thought, Texas
- 2008 Jun – Aug Instructor, Dance Foundation Course, Zimbabwe
- 2008 Jun – Aug Movement Workshop, Outreach DTZ Jairos Jiri School for the Disabled, Zimbabwe
- 2008 Jul Master Class Tumbuka Dance Company, Zimbabwe
- 2008 Jan African Fusion Workshop, Belfast, Maine
- 2008 Feb African Fusion Workshop, Portland, Maine
- 2008 Feb African Fusion Workshop, Ellsworth, Maine
- 2008 African Fusion Workshop, Segwick, Maine
- 2008 Mar African Fusion Workshop, Brooksville Elementary, Maine
- 2007 Artist Residency REACH performing arts center, Deer Isle, Maine
- 2007 Artist Residency Vine Street School, Bangor, Maine
- 2007 Instructor, Rhythmic Dance/ Theatre Summer Festival of the Arts, Maine
- 2007 Instructor, African Movement Opera House Arts Camp, Stonington, Maine
- 2007 Instructor, African Fusion Two Shoes Dance Camp, Bar Harbor, Maine
- 2007Oct African Fusion Workshop, Bar Harbor, Maine Sept
- 2007 African Fusion Workshop, Segwick, Maine
- 2006 Instructor, Dance Summer Festival of the Arts, Maine
- 2006 Visiting Artist, Mount Desert Elementary, Maine
- 2006 Instructor, Afro-fusion Dance, Heart and Soul Studio, Bar Harbor, Maine
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