Student Stories

Tanaka Designs was founded on the philosophy of giving back to those in need, giving hope and connecting children to opportunities. We exist to help children from disadvantaged backgrounds. With every pair of socks purchased a child in Zimbabwe will be able to receive an education. Meet some of the students that Tanaka Designs is currently helping.

Tatenda Mapoka

Tatenda lives in Chivhu and is being raised by his mother following his fathers death in 2018. He is supposed to be in 8th grade

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Tinashe Dube

My name is Tinashe Nickson Dube . I come from Shurugwi ,a small mining town in the midst of the Zimbabwe. They say it’s the

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Rose Sando

My name is Rose Sando and I come from the city of Mutare. My parents divorced when I was 7 years old and I was

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Kundai Farai

Hello, my name is Kundai Farai and I’m from Zimbabwe. My father died when I was 8 months old and my mother was left a

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Wesley Makavanga

My name is Wesley Makavanga. I grew up in a family of five, living in the rural parts of Zimbabwe.My mother is a part-time teacher

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