Aussie Books for Zim

Making a difference through books

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😢We are saddened by the widespread damage caused by #Cyclone Idai, one of the worst tropical cyclones on record, which has caused significant destruction in #Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi.

All our thoughts and prayers are firmly with those who have been affected.

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[A dose of inspiration ]
If you are looking for ways to inspire your staff, why not buy them a virtual #cuppa ($4 each) so they can join Cuppa Of Life
Purchase your cuppa here: https://t.co/aR0Xb6AXoc
Dial in on 8 December 2021 at 8.30am AEDT for a 30-min dose of inspiration.

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Thank you TEDxCanberra for giving us a platform to share our story. ❤️❤️❤️
A big shout out to our Founder and CEO Dr Alfred Chidembo. What an amazing milestone for our 6th anniversary.
This birthday celebration is getting better and better.
#ABZInAction #ABZDreamBig #LostFound

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“Who would have thought this little boy would have ended up here?” - Alfred Chidembo

To kick off the talk series, Alfred Chidembo shares his story of growing up in Zimbabwe to getting his PhD, and starting a charity.

#TEDxCanberra #ideasworthspreading

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Almost complete 🎉

A quick update from our ground team at Chiurwi Primary School:
We are close to complete our second “DAP grant” library, a grant program administered by the @AusEmbZim
So …
❤️ Roof trusses are going up this week.
❤️ Flooring should be done soon
#ABZInAction

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What an experience at the TEDxCanberra 2021 Open Mic Night for our CEO and Founder.
"When we hear vulnerability, we connect. A good story gets to the point and is focused around an idea.
A good story has a clear call to action, that's when a story becomes powerful"Sally Dooley

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Can you feel the energy coming from this beautiful and expansive blue sky?This is the sky under which our Mtupane Library stands in Lupane.
Slowly, brick by brick, our library is taking shape ❤️.
Note:This library supported by the DAP grant from the Australian Embassy, Harare.

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Aussie Books for Zim (ABZ) founder Dr. Alfred Chidembo, behind the construction and filling up of 8 libraries in Zimbabwe countrywide is meeting Foreign Affairs and International Trade Deputy Minister Hon. David Musabayana as Diaspora contribution to development in Zimbabwe grows

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@pocockdavid Both of you are legends.@pocockdavid

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@noetic_group Thank you @noetic_group .

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It won't be long before this shipping container arrives in Zimbabwe.

We can’t wait to build libraries and exciting literacy programs for children from rural communities.

#ABZInAction #ABZDreamBig #library #books #literacy #betterfuture #SDGs #GlobalGoals #QualityEducation

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@iAccelerateClub Nominated Citizen of the Year too.Congratulations Dr. Alfred Chidembo.

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Some action shots from the "name-printing session". We 💗 the logo & are thankful to our donors whose names are featured on the shipping container.

Soon this Illawarra shipping container will be picked up for #Zimbabwe.

#ABZInAction #ABZDreamBig #GlobalGoals #SDGs #education

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2018 has been a massive year for us here at Aussie Books for Zim. We hope 2018 has also been a successful year for you.

Please accept our Thank-You for all your support. Here is to a happy and healthy 2019 for us all!

#year2019 #ThankYou #happynewyear

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If you haven’t realised it yet, by supporting Aussie Books for Zim this year you are a Santa to someone.⁣
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So we would like to thank you for being such a generous soul and wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy holiday. ⁣
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#ThankYou #ABZDreamBig

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"One book per child as opposed to sharing a book among 3 or 4 students before the book donation" was one of the feedback given by the Principal at Katsande Primary School, Zimbabwe. ⁣
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#ABZInAction #QualityEducation #Zimbabwe #SDG4 #GlobalGoals

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[Faces of Happiness]

Parramatta Central SDA Church showed up last Sunday helping move library shelving into our shipping container.

These passionate volunteers brought so much positivity to the “party”, singing & laughing while helping us out.

#ABZInAction #ThankYou #grateful

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"The more that you learn, the more places you will go". Dr Seuss is spot on.

#ABZDreamBig #BetterFuture #QualityEducation #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Zimbabwe #books #literacy #library #drseuss #quotes

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What is your idea of a #library?

This was the library from Katsande Primary School in Mutoko, #Zimbabwe before our donation on 23 Nov.

Now with 2,000 more #books, students will have an opportunity to see the World!

#ABZDreamBig #QualityEducation #SDGs #GlobalGoals #ABZAction

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Photo of the Day!

We 💕 this image from our recent book donation at Katsande Primary School in Mutoko, #Zimbabwe. This time around, we donated 2000 #books.

The smiles and excitement were just infectious.

#ABZDreamBig #ceremony #literacy #education #library #ABZAction