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 nearly 100 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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At iVana Boutique, fashion meets compassion. iVana Boutique is an on-line high end fashion shop in aid of Vana Trust. We sell new clothing and accessories donated by top designers and retailers. We also source high quality, one of a kind accessories from Africa. We hope in the future to support the creation of businesses for women in Africa to also supply our Boutique.

Several times a year, iVana Boutique has a special pop-up shop. Watch this space or sign up for our newsletter for the announcement of our next event.



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