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Obey Musiwa
Herald Reporter
TEACHERS at Mupazviriho Primary School in Marondera have been spared the burden of handwriting examination papers on chalkboards after a local church organisation donated a high-capacity printer and learning materials to the school.
For years, educators at the school were forced to write out more than 50 examination questions by hand on classroom boards due to a lack of printers and basic resources, a time-consuming process that affected both teaching efficiency and learning.
The situation has now changed following a donation by Messianic Family Centre International, a Norton-based church co-founded by Apostles Elredai and Tegreth Mukono.
The church has donated an EdgePeep industrial printer, along with stationery and sports equipment.
The printer, designed for high-volume, low-ink printing, is expected to significantly improve the preparation of examination materials and administrative work for more than 300 learners at the school.
The outreach programme also extended to nearby schools, including Svosve and Uzumba Primary Schools, which received administrative furniture comprising 10 desks and 10 chairs, as well as sports kits.
Speaking to Zimpapers, Messianic Family Centre International co-founder Apostle Tegreth Mukono said the intervention was driven by the urgent need to restore dignity and efficiency in the learning process.
“Those teachers were writing 50 questions on the board by hand — we could not sit back. When we see a need, we respond with love and practical help,” she said.
She described the printer as a long-term solution that would ease the burden on teachers and improve the learning experience for pupils.
“This is not a short-term fix, but a lasting solution for both examinations and administration. Writing everything on the board was exhausting for teachers and unfair to students. Now, with a printer and proper materials, teachers can focus on teaching rather than survival,” said Apostle Mukono.
The church also organised counselling sessions, prayers and a community lunch for learners and families.
Apostle Mukono said the initiative was inspired by the principle of Tikkun Olam — a concept centred on healing and improving communities.
She added that the outreach strengthened community bonds and offered renewed hope to families facing hardship.
“We want children to learn with confidence and parents to feel supported. Education is not just about books — it is about healing families and building futures,” she said.
She noted that activities such as Career Day helped inspire learners to view education as a pathway to opportunity, despite the challenges many face.
“Even though many pupils walk long distances, sometimes without shoes, they now believe education can change their lives,” she said.
