“Sahwira” is the Shona word that translates to
“closest friend” or “life long friend”.
To be called “Sahwira” is to assume far reaching responsibilities, similar to being a Godparent in the States. For example, in your absence, your sahwira acts as a trustee in relation to your home and even your family.
Founder
Braden Coolidge
Board of Directors
Braden Coolidge
Gedion Nyanhongo
Tracey Bigler-McCarthy
Sherrie St. Clair, NP, CNM
Lorri Acott Fowler
Health Committee
Sherrie St. Clair, NP, CNM
Susan Grant
Wayne Hoff
Education Committee
Tracey Bigler-McCarthy
Lorri Acott Fowler
Abby Resch
To establish and nurture a long term relationship with grassroots organizations promoting improvements in health, education and quality of life for children orphaned by AIDS.
The Sahwira Fund is a nonprofit public charity working in partnership with grassroots organizations to address the critical needs of children orphaned by AIDS. We believe it is vital to work directly with groups already established within a community, assisting them to meet their needs in caring for, educating and addressing the health needs of children orphaned by AIDS. Working toward self-sustainability is the goal for all our projects.
We can do no great things, Just small things with great love.”
- Mother Teresa
Arts Committee
Gedion Nyanhongo
Lori Acott Fowler
Agnes Nyanhongo
Collen Nyanhongo
Infrastructure Committee
Jim McCarthy
Braden Coolidge
Moses Nyanhongo
Advisory Committee
John Baker, Esq.
Dean Gottehrer, Ombudsman
Sheila Gottehrer, Ombudsman
Sponsoring Organizations
Glacier Ridge Elementary, Ohio
Indianola Elementary, Ohio
Poudre High School, Colorado
Sahwira Fund is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity, incorporated in the state of California.
As a 501(c)(3) public charity corporation, donations are tax-deductable.
