The Gutu Mission Station

Our goal​

Through fundraising efforts over the last several years including the Snickers Marathon/Half-Marathon in Albany, Georgia we have raised over $50,000 for Gutu! Now, all that remains is the building of living accommodations for the first teachers and a headmaster (3 units) along with the latrines. The estimated cost for the housing and latrines will be around $50,000. We currently have $16,000 in the account for this project which means we still need around $34,000 to open the doors of Gutu school! We are getting close!

What is Gutu?

The Zimbabwean government approached HVCM and asked us to build a school in an area known as Gutu, Zimbabwe.  Gutu is virtually unchurched and there is also no local school.  Kids who want to receive an education must walk 6 miles ONE WAY to get to school each day, or a total of 12 miles.  Keep in mind that many of these kids don't have good shoes (or any at all) and the climate in Zimbabwe is much hotter than ours.  

Our vision for the Gutu Mission Station is that it will continue to grow each year to impact more people in this impoverished area.  In the future we have hopes to build a medical clinic on the property as well.  Look at the picture of the empty field above, and dream with us.  

So let me ask you...what will YOU do for GUTU?  Click on the "Give to Gutu" button above!

  Snickers Marathon/Half-Marathon

    
Hippo Valley Christian Mission has sponsored several runners in the last few years to participate in the Snickers Marathon/Half-Marathon as a means to raise funds and awareness for the Gutu Mission Station Project. We appreciate the donors who support these runners! Please give by clicking on the "Give to Gutu" button above.
A big 'Thank You!' to all current and former participants!
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021
 Location: Albany, GA ​

Learn more or register at:   www.albanymarathon.com