BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES DURING COVID

In Summer 2020, Lift4Life raised funds for its COVID-19 Relief Campaign with a goal of $5000USD.

We raised an initial $2500 for local initiatives that will help build sustainable livelihoods in Zimbabwe during these difficult times. Using a holistic community approach, we addressed issues of unemployment, education, as well as food and nutrition.

With the economy and gyms slowly opening we also raised an additional $2500 to build more lifting equipment locally and support lifter development and opportunities.

CHICKEN FARMING

We successfully funded our first initiative of two local poultry farms that will provide employment opportunities for youth. With the help of local community leaders, this youth-led initiative will allow them to learn how to manage a business as well to be financially independent and support their families.

COMMUNITY GARDENS

To combat food insecurity from COVID, we have partnered with community leaders at the Epworth Lift4Life Gym to establish a large community garden in the surrounding area. This will increase access to food, improve nutrition, increase physical activity and improve mental health.  It’s also a unique avenue to promote social health and community cohesion through a hard time.

VIRTUAL FITNESS CLASSES & EDUCATION

As schools have stopped conducting classes, the majority of Zimbabwean children and youth currently do not have access to any form of education. Most young people do not have the privilege of online classes, electronic devices, books, and other resources. To meet this need, we have supported local leaders to deliver local classes, and our Lift4Life Ambassadors facilitate physical activity sessions through Skype.