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More about VANA Chivu and the children…

May 16, 2012
By Donna

All of the VANA children have a story… it was lovely to ask, Sydney, the other day if he had any family(meaning his own family) and he replied “yes!” And rattled off all of his brothers and sisters in the VANA home AND his VANA mum….I love this! They really are a family here….and...
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Just a quick update of our time here in VANA Chivhu so far…

May 9, 2012
By Donna

Errol has organised builders to be rendering and fixing up the fence around VANA and it is looking so much better. We have someone working in the store room putting up more shelving and he is also going to build the playground. The area where the playground will be situated, has already been prepared...
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WE HAVE ARRIVED!!!

May 2, 2012
By Donna

It is hard to believe that we have already been in Zimbabwe for 1 month now! Our journey has been very busy with lots to do and see. If you would like to follow us more closely then jump on Facebook and find our ‘VANA Childcare Ministries’ page. I have put a few photos...
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THE SPENCE FAMILY BLOG!

March 7, 2012
By Donna

In 4weeks time on the 2nd April we fly to Zimbabwe!  Let me introduce us first for those that don’t know us.  I am Donna and I am married to an amazing man, Errol and we have 4 boys, Jaiden 14, Isaiah 11, Phinehas 10 and Jude 6!  Errol and I are the founders...
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“An African Night”

November 7, 2011
By Donna
“An African Night”

What an amazing night we had on Saturday the 5 November!  85 people gathered at the African Restaurant ‘Mulu Char’ at Maroochydore to raise funds to help continue the work VANA is doing in Zimbabwe! We have had such great feedback from people about the night….the food, the service and the atmosphere was great!...
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Photos of the container arriving in Zim!!

October 11, 2011
By Donna

Thought I would share some photos of the container arriving!! Woohoo!! Many smiling faces in Zim….
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