Wow! Cyclone Idai Internet Donation Fund Raise US $90,000 In 13 Days

One the of Cyclone Idai relief fund-raising campaign on the internet has raised over US $90,000. The campaign, initiated by US-based Zimbabwean Freeman Chari was started soon after the destruction in Chimanimani and Chipinge caused by the Cyclone Idai.

WHO IS FREEMAN CHARI?

“My name is Freeman Chari, I am a Zimbabwean based in Uthe SA.  I went to school in Manicaland and we used to travel to places in Chimanimani and Chipinge like Biriiri , Mt Selinda and Chikore for sports.  The predicament they are in requires that we use whatever means is at our disposal to help. Chari explained

“I have coordinated a number of relief and emergency efforts in Zimbabwe through this platform. I will be working with other volunteers to fundraise but ultimately, I will be responsible to account for every cent raised on this platform. Chari added

The campaign is being run on the internet crowd-funding platform GoFundMe. It was one of several campaigns on the platform. Thank God It’s doing well and people are contributing

WHAT WILL THE MONEY BE USED FOR

The funds raised will be used for relief efforts including food, shelter and water.  Our primary focus is to make sure  the money that will be raised here will purchase
– Non-perishable foods  
– Clean bottled water
– Blankets
– Tents (if need be)

WHO WILL MANAGE THE FUNDS?

We will work with Sean Mullens who is a Pastor at One Church in Harare and Jacque Rowe Anderson who heads the Miracle Missions in Zimbabwe. They will coordinate the efforts together with other relief agencies to see where exactly the need is most. Chari said

We have worked with One Church during other emergencies before and we have great trust in their ability to get aid where it is needed.

HOW WILL THE MONEY REACH ZIMBABWE
The money will be sent to Zimbabwe through either WorldRemit or Mukuru.com. We are in negotiations with Mukuru so that they may not charge us fees on humanitarian grounds. All the food & supplies will be bought in Zimbabwe and then transported to Chimanimani and Chipinge for distribution.

HOW WILL WE ACCOUNT

Like we have done with these other  Zimbabwe Freedom Fund and the Cholera Relief Fund we will provide regular updates and accounting to the satisfaction of the donors. We will try to keep records of each transaction, the food purchased and any other costs incurred. Those will be shared here and an accounting breakdown too.