FUNDRAISING

2011 Street Soccer Carnival 

Congratulations to the Zimbabwe Street Soccer team for winning the street soccer carnival at Cranbrook School on Sunday the 5^th of June.

The event was another HUGE success with many families and friends of all ages attending. 

A total of 8 senior and 2 junior teams turned out to try their luck in the challenging round-robin.

Teams included: The ZImbabwean Street Soccer team who travelled from Melbourne, Cranbrook Junior and Senior Schoolboys, Cranbrook Staff and Old Boys, Kambala School,  Pete Maiden's friends of  ZImSSEF  team, and the visitors from the Soweto Gospel choir also joined in.

A few competitive moments emerged when the Zimbabwe Street Soccer team played the neighbouring South African Soweto African Choir team in an enthusiastic exhibition match, ending in the Zimbabweans’ favour.

 Not only was there some great soccer to watch, but a photo exhibition, soccer-skills workshop, SBS documentary screening, and live music from Edgar Zinganga and his band - which provided some fresh reggae music and even teamed up with South African Soweto Choir.

 Also, many raffle and silent auction items, an Africa beads stall, and David Dawes Glass exhibition, all helped towards raising funds on the day. 

After an exciting day of competition, the final saw the Cranbrook old boys and the Zimbabwe Street Soccer team engage in a close game, which saw our African guests emerge the victors. 

 A big thanks to everyone that participated in the day. ZimSSEF raised some much needed funds from the silent auction and donations, but still needs your help.

Thanks also to the sponsorship of the Royal Bank of Canada who gave $5000.00 and the many donations of items for the raffle and auction. 

Stay tuned for the next ZimSSEF event that is sure to be another great day!

PREVIOUS FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES 

2010

A film night was hosted by the Cranbrook Football Club, featuring a Zimbabwean documentary, with an introduction by a representative of the Zimbabwean Street Soccer team. This night was yet another successful event, raising funds toward resettlement and the education fund. 

2009 

As part of second documentary Maiden produced for SBS, about their journey, he along with other old boys and family organised a fundraising street soccer carnival at Cranbrook School, hosted by ZIMSSEF and the Cranbrook Soccer Club.
The event is took place on 16 August, 2009. Many people came and watched or played in the tournament with the members of the Zimbabwean team.
It was a very successful event. The proceeds have gone towards helping the team in their resettlement, by providing financial assistance in their efforts to bring their wives and children to Australia. Those without wives have been provided with assistance in pursuing their educational and vocational needs.