Jairos Jiri Association 2016

Newsletter, Issue # 1

In this Issue
Note from the JJA National Executive
Director
JJA & Great Zimbabwe University
Stakeholder meeting.
JJA and Star Mountain Rehabilitation Centre
(Palestine) Exchange Visits

25th Danhiko Annual

BDO Donates a borehole

water system
to
Paralympic
games
JJA Glen Eagles Farm.
Zero Project Press Release & Award
Adapted Sports in Mashonaland East
Province

JJA Harare Centre Secondary School Pupils studying in their classroom.

Note from the JJA NED

formulation of policies which are aimed towards

positive change and growth. As an organisation
we give ourselves a pat on the back in having
proactively participated in overseeing the
implementation of active interventions and joint
venture explorations that are in line with our
continuously reviewed innovative policies.
Despite all the odds we remain focused on
supporting coherent development policies and
practices geared towards empowerment of
people with disabilities.

Mr W.N. Ruvere
We welcome our readers to our 2nd edition of
our newsletter for 2015 as we enter the New
Year with vigour and zeal in the life of Jairos
Jiri Association. We would like to take this
moment to evaluate the achievements and
celebrations of the organisation. We also take
note of the important steps taken as well as
effective involvement of the Board in the
mission and support of the organisation
through-

We would like to take another moment to thank

our stakeholders for the unwavering support
which has empowered the Association in every
aspect that ensured smooth running though not
enough to meet all our needs. Let us together rekindle the philanthropic flame lit by our founder
Life President the late Mr. Jairos Jiri, MBE, MA,
Hons.

Our Mission
To promote and empower people with
disabilities to become full contributors to
development
Our Vision
To be reputable leaders in the rehabilitation
of people with disabilities
Our Approaches

Prevention before Treatment

Cure before Care
Young before Old
Cheap before Expensive
Near before Far

Our Values
-Accountability
-Transparency
-Commitment

-Intergrity
-Team spirit
-Empathy

Last but not least, I wish to thank both internal

and external public for their interest, support and
participation towards our endeavor to
rehabilitation agenda which has kept us afloat
during these most trying times.

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JJA GZU STAKEHOLDER MEETING

Jairos Jiri Association partnered with the Great

Zimbabwe University to hold a stakeholders workshop
in Masvingo on the 1st of April 2016. The response
from the stakeholders was excellent as 18
organizations availed were represented. Besides JJA
and GZU (the organisers), other organizations that
attended this historical and important event included
the following, Henry Murray School, M Hugo Schools,
Ratidzo school, Alpha Cottages, Zimbabwe Association
for the Visual Handicapped (ZAVH), CAMFED, BHASO,
Masvingo Rehabilitation Department, ZRP, Masvingo
City Council, Zimbabwe Council of Churches, SPS / SNE
Masvingo, CBAP Morgenster, PSI, Ministry of Justice,
Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, National AIDS Council
and Association of the Deaf (ASSOD).

Above: Government Ministries during their presentations at the Masvingo Stakeholder

meeting

Each organization was given the opportunity to present

on the type of work they do in relation to disability.
This was done for stakeholders to know how they can
network and share ideas for the benefit of PWDs.

The members present agreed to put in place a steering committee which was tasked with organizing such future meetings among other duties.
Masvingo City Council offered venues for future meetings. It was also agreed that the Registrars office should be invited to such meetings as there
are many issues that need to be addressed concerning identity documents. Stakeholders need to unite and speak with one voice on issues pertaining
to disability and there is need to discuss inclusive education and its application in Zimbabwe given the current economic situation.
The meeting was a milestone in relation to disability in Zimbabwe and it would be more beneficial if all other Provinces can create such platforms.

Jairos Jiri Association and Star Mountain Rehabilitation

Centre exchange Visits.

Below: The SMRC Team going through a Braille session with a trainer
at JJA Bulawayo Vocational Training Centre.

Jairos Jiri Association is in partnership with Star Mountain Rehabilitation

centre (SMRC) from Palestine under a Diakonie Austria Framework
Programme. Two interns from SMRC visited the Jairos Jiri Association
November 2015 as part of the capacity building and exchange programme
between the two organizations.
The SMRC interns expressed wonderment on the diversity of disabilities
that JJA deals with across the country. JJA staff took time to explain how
the programmes are monitored and coordinated from community to
national level.
The Interns interacted with people with disabilities, parents, caregivers and
community leaders. They also had an opportunity to visit Jairos Jiri
Association funded income generating projects which ranges from poultry,
piggery, tailoring buying and selling.
The interns also had the privilege of holding meetings with two ward
disability committees that were established by Jairos Jiri association.
Above: JJA IGP Sponsored Client shows her wares to the SMRC Team
.

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BDO DONATES BOREHOLE TO JJA GLEN EAGLES FARM

On 04 May 2016, Auditing firm BDO and Pioneer Properties made a special
donation of a borehole, water tank and piping to Jairos Jiri Association. The
significant event which took place at JJA Glen Eagles farm attracted guests
from the public print and electronic media fraternity and chief among them,
the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and also present were
representatives from the Institute of Administration and Commerce.
The JJA National Executive Director Mr. W.N Ruvere expressed great honour
and priviledge to receive the prestigious BDO funded water project on behalf
of Jairos Jiri Association. He recognised and appreciated the cordial and fruitful
partnership between JJA and BDO which has withstood the test of time. The
JJA NED mentioned that the issue of organisational sustainability at the JJA
service centres has become a top and urgent priority in the Associations
developmental agenda.
Hence the kind donation from committed partners like BDO and Prime seed
shall catapult JJA towards realising the new vision and fundamentally benefit
people with disabilities in the diverse programmes run by the Association each
year.

JJA President Dr A.M Senderayi and the National Executive Director Mr.
W.N Ruvere accepting the Water system donation from the BDO Partner
Mr. N. Kudenga at the JJA Glen Eagles Farm.
.

ZERO PROJECT 2016 PRESS RELEASE

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ADAPTED SPORTS IN MASHONALAND EAST PROVINCE

Jairos Jiri Association had substantial training of teachers; School

Heads and Sports Masters in Mutoko and Mudzi Districts in
Inclusive Education and Sport. This has had a very positive effect in
the way Children with Disabilities (CwDs) are viewed and hence
incorporated in the field of sport.
The JJA programme in Mutoko facilitated the formation of the
District Paralympics Committee (DPC) to oversee the promotion
and development of Inclusive Sport in the District. Within the same
year, 2015, a total of 23 CwDs reached the national level in
athletics. Vaclav Nyamakope and Israel Washaya excelled at the
provincial competitions in 2015 and got gold and silver medals
respectively in the 1500 m race.

Vaclav Nyamakopa (left) and Israel Washaya during the National

Paralympic games. The two travelled to Los Angeles, California, United
States of America representing Zimbabwe.

It was at this tourney that the two boys were selected to be part of
the 7 member team to represent Zimbabwe at the Los Angeles,
California, USA, 2015 International Special Olympics
competitions. They brought back Gold and Silver medals.

JJA MANAGEMENT TEAM FROM LEFT : Mr. H. Kangara (Finance Executive), Ms F. Mukorah (Rehabilitation Executive),
Mr J. Mazenge ( National Administrator), Ms J. Matara (Lobby & Advocacy Executive), Mr. W.N. Ruvere (National Executive Director), Mrs
M. Muchingamidzwa (Education & Human Resources Officer), Ms G. Kamanga (Resource Mobilisation Executive), Mr. T. Makumbe (ICT
Officer/ Acting PA) .

Contact Details
Jairos Jiri Association
32 Lawson Avenue
Milton Park
Harare
Cell: +263 778 684 901 /+263 713 619 274

Email: jjahq@yoafrica.com
Website: www.jairosjiriassoc.com
Facebook Page: Jairos Jiri Association for
Rehabilitation of the Disabled and Blind
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