Contributing to the Community

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"Vana Trust is "contributing to the community" in both the UK and Africa. In Africa, Vana Trust sponsors the education and overall well-being of children affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty in Zimbabwe. It is also involved in support for women through training and micro-financing."

Cherie Blair
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

Vana Trust is a UK registered charity (Number 1105276) set up in June 2004. “Vana” is the Shona word for children and the charity was established with the aim of advancing good health and education for children and young adults in Africa and the UK.

St David’s School project which at present funds school costs of 60 children affected by HIV/AIDS at primary and secondary schools Our school "Breakfast Club" now feeds nearly 500 children. Our support for a child sponsored by Vana Trust continues after leaving St. David’s school with further education or training if that child so desires.

Vana Organic Therapeutic Farm project is an eco-friendly 8 acre therapeutic farm with the aim of unlocking the potential of children and young adults with special needs, behavioural and emotional problems within the tranquillity of a therapeutic organic farm. The farm opened in September 2009 and is located in Buckinghamshire, UK.



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We would love you to join the Vana Trust Team and Lynne Franks on the 1st December for the iVana Boutique Christmas Pop Up Store, Thursday 1st December 5pm - 9pm at B.Hive, 26 - 27 Southampton St., Covent Garden.

Have a glass of wine and some nibbles while grabbing a designer bargain all in the aid of Vana Trust. Download the invitation



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