A young farmers’ club comprising of grade 3- 7 aged boys and girls from Chemhondororo primary school benefited farming equipment and inputs from First Capital Bank.
On the 12th of May 2022, during the First Capital Bank Executive Visit at Chemhondoro Primary School, Mashonaland East province witnessed. There was an impactful ceremony which is set to improve agriculture practical studies at the school.
Since 2012, First Capital Bank partnered with ZFU in building the capacity of school based young farmers’ clubs and. This time around they donated: two 1000litre water tanks, 45 packs of Onion seed, 45 packs of tomato seed, 45 packs Cabbage seed, 6 rolls of diamond mesh wire, 4 Petrol powerd Water pumps,8 Knapsack sprayers and 11 bags of Compound S fertilizer.
Speaking at the event, ZFU Secretary General, Mr. Paul Zakariya expressed gratitude to First Capital Bank working with the Union in to improve the learning experience of school children whilst assisting in the practical aspect of the agriculture subject.
“ The relationship between ZFU and Chemhondoro Primary School dates back to 2012 when the school participated in the Conservation Agriculture project which was supported by Norad through the Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions. After seeing the work that these young farmers were First Capital Bank chipped in, capacitating the schools with farming equipment, implements and inputs. As ZFU we greatly appreciate this type of partnership,” he said.
Proud Headmaster of Chemhondoro Primary School, Mr. C Madzikwa also expressed gratitude to ZFU and its partner for considering the school in such a great initiative, He also highlighted how hardworking and passionate the young farmers’ club is in the agricultural projects.
“In 2013, our school participated in the ZFU Conservation Agriculture demonstration plots competition and we landed the 3rd position. In 2014 and 2016 we came tops, at number 1. Our kids here work very hard, and we appreciate ZFU and First Capital Bank for recognizing that,”
First Capital Consumer Banking Director, Mrs. Angela Kamhiri who was also the guest of honor at the event highlighted the importance of capacitating children with life skills such as agriculture, especially from a younger age.
“I am very inspired by the work being done by the young farmers at this school, I also appreciate what the teachers are doing and what our partner ZFU is doing. As First Capital Bank we will always try to support in any way that we can,” she said.
The event was well attended, with participation from stakeholders in the agricultural sector including community leadership, parents, and guardians.
