Organic Founder Walks The River Thames As Part Of Vana Trust Charity`s Ambitious 10th Anniversary

News of the South
London

Nyasha Gwatidzo, the Founding Director of Vana Trust, takes on ‘Old Father Thames’, walking the 183 miles from its source to the Thames Barrier from June the 30th to the July 11th 2014.

The objective of the walk is to raise money to help vulnerable children and adults to gain confidence and skills through farming and gardening.

The Vana Organic Farm in Buckinghamshire has , for 5 years, provided a safe and expert environment for 100s of deserving children and adults with a variety of special needs, such as autism, to work in a community environment receiving tailored therapy to address their issues. In addition, they acquire transferrable skills, producing crops and tending animals. They also have the opportunity to go out into the community selling their organic produce at Farmers ’ Markets and Farm Shops.

Nyasha says, ”I’ m so excited to be marking Vana Trust’s 10th anniversary in this challenging way and have been very encouraged by the help from so many organisations, family, friends and supporters.

Nyasha is a formidable, distinguished and accomplished Zimbabwean businesswoman and Philanthropist. Ms Gwatidzo is also a mentor as well as a pillar and tower of strength in business and social goals both in the UK and Zimbabwe. She is also a mentor to many women giving them support in various areas of their business, personal and career developments.

Ms Gwatidzo runs a very successful multimillion pound business called Banya Family Placement Agency in London with branches across the UK amongst other ventures. What makes Nyasha stand out is her modesty and down to earth manner.

She is never one to show off her wealth or achievements and yet she is not only successful in business but is also an exceptional academic with numerous qualifications as well as a Degree in Mathematics from Imperial College. Nyasha is also a recipient of numerous business awards, including one from Cherie Blair.

“Whilst Vana trust has a big shopping list,our most pressing need is for animal stabling and a feed store at the Buckinghamshire organic farm to enable the organisation to increase the very popular animal stock at the farm.

“Please sponsor in whatever way you can as, with additional facilities, the organisation can offer as much needed and unique therapy to so many more” said Gwatidzo.

Perhaps you would like to donate money on the Vana Trust Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/NyashaGwatidzo

Organisations can sponsor the event and/or donate farming equipment or supplies.

Hotels and restaurants could sponsor accommodation or meals at her scheduled stops.
You will be making a real difference.

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