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Why Partnerships Are the Superpower of Change

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Every profound change, every life transformed, begins not with a single hero, but with a tapestry of strong partnerships. At the Catalyst Foundation, we know that breaking down the huge barriers facing vulnerable girls in Africa is a mission that requires many hands, all working with a shared vision. We are immensely proud of the partnerships that weave the essential safety net beneath our beneficiaries, turning dreams into tangible reality.

A partnership is far more than a donation; it is a shared investment in human potential. It allows us to deliver holistic support from education and health to empowerment and sports, proving that together, we can achieve what no single entity can alone.

Fuelling Ambition: The Power of Corporate Commitment

In the demanding world of philanthropy, the commitment of corporate partners provides the crucial, consistent support that sustains our programmes. These partnerships directly address the most basic needs, allowing our girls to thrive:

  • Bakers Inn and Mr Chingwa (E.A.G.E.R.S. Sports): Our partnership with Bakers Inn and Mr Chingwa ensures that our E.A.G.E.R.S. Sports Programme is well-nourished, providing the energy and sustenance needed for young athletes to train and compete. They help us keep the goal within reach.
  • Zambeef (Food Security): When a child is hungry, learning is impossible. Zambeef contributes essential food items to our regular food hampers, directly addressing food insecurity. This partnership ensures that our beneficiaries have consistent access to nutritious meals, allowing the girls to focus on their studies rather than their stomachs.
  • RANK (Educational Essentials): Going back to school should be a moment of excitement, not anxiety. RANK ensures this is the case by supplying vital stationery when our beneficiaries return to the classroom. This simple, consistent support eliminates a major financial burden for families and guarantees the girls have the tools they need to succeed from day one.

More Than Supplies: Water, Wellness, and Dignity

Some partnerships touch the very core of a girl’s daily life, changing her future one drop at a time:

Mvura Chaiyo (Clean Water): Access to clean water is a matter of life, health, and dignity. Through our powerful partnership with Mvura Chaiyo, we have been able to bring clean, safe water directly to one of our beneficiary schools and the home of one of our beneficiaries. This dramatically reduces the time girls spend fetching water, giving them hours back for study, and protects them from waterborne illnesses, a true game-changer for health and education.

The Unfinished Tapestry: Securing Every Girl’s Future

While corporate engagement provides the necessary infrastructure, it is our individual sponsors who provide the personalised lifeline. These dedicated individuals ensure that a sponsored beneficiary receives full school fees, essential uniforms, and consistent health support. This commitment is personal, powerful, and transformative.

However, the truth remains stark: less than half of our wonderful girls currently have a dedicated sponsor. We are committed to supporting all 79 vulnerable girls across Zimbabwe and Zambia, but we cannot fully secure their futures without filling this gap.

A Call to Action: Partner in Multiple Ways

The stories above demonstrate the undeniable power of partnership. Now, we are issuing a direct call to you, whether you represent a business or an individual champion, to help us complete this safety net.

Here are the critical ways you can partner with the Catalyst Foundation today:

  1. Sponsor a Girl: Secure a Girl’s Future. Join our dedicated individual sponsors and ensure one of our 79 girls has all her educational, uniform, and nutritional needs met.
  2. Corporate Partnership: Invest in Infrastructure. Contact our Partnerships Team to discuss providing vital resources like food hampers, stationery supplies, or sports equipment.
  3. Clean Water Initiative: Provide Health and Dignity. Help us expand our work with Mvura Chaiyo to bring clean water to more schools and homes, dramatically improving health outcomes.
  4. One-Off Donation: Fuel the Mission. Make a single donation to support our running costs, enabling us to transport teachers to training, run the Spelling Bees, or purchase emergency supplies.

Help us reach our goal of sponsoring all 79 girls. Partner with us today and help us finish this beautiful tapestry of change.

Get Involved Today!

You are minutes away from transforming a girl’s life!

Imagine a girl, uncertain of her next meal, with a future clouded by hunger and a lack of education. Your generosity can change that.

By supporting Catalyst Foundation, you will provide more than just food hampers and clothing. You will empower a girl to dream beyond survival.  School textbooks and unwavering encouragement will light her path to a brighter tomorrow.

Visit our Impact Stories to witness firsthand how our impact has changed the lives of our beneficiaries to date, thanks to passionate donors like YOU!

With heartfelt gratitude from all of us at Catalyst Foundation, THANK YOU!

Become a Monthly Donor and be the reason why a girl is safely in school.

  • For £11 a month, you can equip a girl with the essential stationery supplies she needs to thrive in her studies for a year.
  • For £15 a month, you can provide a girl with brand new school uniforms and shoes for an entire year, giving her the confidence she deserves.
  • For £20 a month, you can provide a girl with a monthly food hamper for a year, ensuring she receives the adequate nutrition she needs to thrive.
  • For £32 a month, you can keep a girl in school for a year by covering her tuition fees.
  • For £47 a month, you can provide two girls with bicycles, transforming their daily commute to school into a safer and quicker journey.


Empower your giving by choosing a custom donation amount. This flexibility enables you to tailor your support, blending various contributions listed above to create a unique impact. By donating in this way, you will allow Catalyst Foundation to address the specific needs of its beneficiaries with precision, responding to their preferences and urgent requirements.