On 16 January 2026, at the start of the new semester, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding visited the Jairos Jiri Centre Primary School in Harare, where he greeted teachers and students and attended a donation ceremony for photovoltaic facilities and essential supplies. Dr. Senderayi, President of the Jairos Jiri Association, the school head, as well as representatives of the relevant Chinese enterprise in Zimbabwe, were present at the event.

Ambassador Zhou commended the Association for its more than 70 years of dedication to supporting vulnerable groups. He emphasized that China and Zimbabwe are brothers and partners who stand together through thick and thin, noting that China’s assistance projects and bilateral economic and trade cooperation have contributed to Zimbabwe’s economic development, while Chinese enterprises in Zimbabwe have actively fulfilled their corporate social responsibility. On this occasion, the Chinese Embassy, in collaboration with the Chinese enterprise, donated photovoltaic facilities, teaching materials, and daily necessities to the school, bringing light and hope to the children. China will continue to support Zimbabwe’s education sector and vulnerable groups, and further deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Dr. Senderayi expressed his appreciation to China for its generous support, stating that the donations have effectively improved the learning and living conditions of children with disabilities and serve as a vivid testament to the profound friendship between the two nations.

Ambassador Zhou also accepted interviews with several media outlets during the event.