*UPDATE*

>> Feb2026: The girl has just started at her new high school this morning. It would not have been possible without your contributions, so a massive THANK YOU to those of you who donated. Your generosity has changed a girl’s life for good. The girl and her parents are eternally grateful

>>Jan2026: we were unable to raise and pay Term 3 fees. Her parents want to move her to another school but she needs her exam results to change schools. Unfortunately the school fees in arrears need to be cleared for her results to be released. Please help this girl to continue her studies at another school. Thank you in advance. Your generosity is a blessing.

>>Jun2025: this forum has paid for Term 1 fees, her parents have paid for Term 2 fees and so we are raising for her final Term 3 fees. Thank you all who have contributed! You are literally changing a life. God bless you

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Hi, my name is Monica Shupikai Simmons (ne Pawadyira) and I am an alumna of the Dominican Convent High School in Harare Zimbabwe (class of 1994). It was bought to the attention of our Veritas WhatsApp group of alumnae like myself, living in Zimbabwe and in diaspora communities all over the world, that a young bright student who is due to sit for her O Level exams in 2025, would benefit from some financial assistance. My heart breaks for her, that she would be concerned about anything other than her studies. So I would like to ask you all to help me, to help her.

The School Bursar has confirmed that fees are US$2,800 a term. That's US$8,400 a year (approx. £6,400). If just 50 of us donate US$14 a month for a year (US$170 for the year), we can put this girl through school for the year. That US$14 is less than I spend on coffee/tea in any given month….

So ladies, please join me in supporting this very worthy cause. Please donate whatever you can. No amount is too small. Also, please share this link with other alumnae of the Convent, or fellow sympathizers.

Thank you. God bless you all.

P.S. The Dominican Convent High School is aware of this fund raise and supports our efforts.