OUR TEAM

Moved by the story of a grandmother who walked over 5 miles to her late grandfather’s homestead to borrow a pencil so that her grandchild could attend school, our founder made the decision to make a difference. Pencils and Smiles is an initiative that aims to ease the adverse effects of unimaginable situations and circumstances such as these, caused by poverty, which are robbing children in this little village, Mazvihwa in Zvishavane Zimbabwe, of their basic right to education.Seeing a need for energetic, nonprofit work in this area, we formed our organization to provide sensible solutions. We've consistently grown since then, all thanks to our dedicated volunteers and helpers in these communities! 

Pencils and Smiles is a 501(c)(3) exempt charity organization that seeks to bridge the gap between education and poverty. We endeavor to motivate and encourage those less privileged, giving them hope for a better future and an opportunity to tower above the effects of the poverty they are born into. We focus on making the maximum positive effort for underserved communities. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us effect change. Using data driven models, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference. - charity organizations