Our Mission

We at BECK believe that investing in the education of the youth is paramount to raising a generation of leaders for Africa. This is why we strive to empower these vulnerable, but otherwise very talented students with the necessary resources needed to maximize their intellectual capabilities and nurture their capacity to succeed.

The cyclical effects of poverty and AIDS in Zimbabwe have an immeasurable impact on the well being of children. Although affected children are resilient, the lack of economic security, inadequate education, and the burden of household responsibilities, has left them vulnerable to sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Those orphaned by AIDS usually stay with their grandparents or extended families members who are already strained by poverty and are incapable of sending them to school. Resources from well-intentioned large organizations do not usually reach out to small communities and households in places like Chitungwiza. Without outside support, underprivileged children have little chance of leading successful lives and hence reinforce the poverty cycle in their communities.

It is with this understanding that we saw the need to create BECK. Local schools and churches are sharing the responsibilities of caring for orphans and vulnerable children but their efforts are hindered by lack of resources. BECK acts as a liaison between the community, donors and other organizations to mobilize resources to help vulnerable children. We hope that BECK will inspire children to cultivate and realize their dreams and talents, without being crippled by their socio-economic background.