“The work being done on the ground in Zimbabwe for the Aged people that remain in Zimbabwe is exceptional. This work cannot be done without external funding. Raising funds through the Zimbabwe Aid Fund supports the aid workers in Zimbabwe and the pensioners who contributed so much to our lives when we lived in Zimbabwe.”
“As a stockbroker in Zimbabwe who dealt with the portfolios of elderly people I am fully aware of the devastating impact inflation has had on their assets and therefore their ability to support themselves. I can continue to make a contribution to the well being of the elderly by raising funds through this organization.”
“A born and raised Zimbabwean, I grew up in the era when the dedication and work ethic of the civil servants, teachers and many others were a huge positive influence on my life. These fine, proud people have had their pensions wiped out by the greed and disastrous political and economic policies of the current government, and are virtually destitute in a situation outside their control and definitely not of their choosing. As I reach a pensionable age myself, but fortunate enough now to live in Australia, I will happily play my part in assisting them in whatever way I can.”
“It is just so sad what has happened in Zimbabwe, so many lives have been turned upside down and so many families separated from their loved ones. We were lucky enough to get out of Zim 14 years ago but many of our friends, family and fellow Zimbos have been less fortunate and this is the reason why I have joined this amazing committee. I look forward to being able to help them and bring some joy to their lives in a very small way.”
“This is a small way in which I can humbly support the generation before me, who were responsible for the wonderful childhood we enjoyed (in Zimbabwe), and who have been affected by the mismanagement of the economic affairs in Zimbabawe.”
“I was born, raised and spent most of my life in Zimbabwe prior to emigrating to Australia. Having witnessed the devastating effects of losing one’s pension after a lifetime of hard work and planning for a secure retirement that my parents experienced, I am passionate about being able to contribute in helping those desperate aged folk on the ground there in Zimbabwe. If not me, then who?”
“The pensioners left in Zimbabwe played a significant role in creating the wonderful memories that so many of us have of our years in Zimbabwe. Raising funds through the Zimbabwe Aid Fund is one small way of trying
to assist them.”
“The beauty of Zimbabwe lies in its people, as much as anything else, and as someone so fortunate to have been born and raised in such a wonderful country, it is not possible to witness such degradation and suffering and walk away from it. Zimbabweans have a unique spirit and set of values which has underpinned its development and history. Those that contributed so much and who have chosen to remain at home are unwilling casualties of the present regime. These people do not see themselves as victims, nor do they seek our sympathy, but they do so need our help.”
“As a third generation Zimbabwean I have witnessed my parents lose their meager retirement funds mainly through no fault of their own. After leaving Zimbabwe 30 years ago I have run a large business over two continents and have been very fortunate to be a self-funded retiree. Unlike Australia the pensioners remaining in Zimbabwe don’t have the government program’s or be able to survive without tremendous difficulty, and things will only get worse. I feel it is time for all ex Zimbabweans to stand up and be counted, and contribute towards helping the defenceless pensioners, regardless how small that contribution may be. I humbly offer my services in any manner that is required.”
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