How Long-Term Investment Is Creating Lasting Change for Orphaned Youth
Published April 20, 2026 by pgalums in
For over 20 years, the P&G Alumni Foundation has supported organizations that deliver lasting, measurable impact. One example from our many grant winners over the years is the Zimkids Orphan Trust, a four-time grant recipient.
Zimkids’ model is built on sustainability: equipping orphaned youth in Zimbabwe with education, vocational skills, and the confidence to move beyond dependency toward self-reliance. In a country where unemployment remains critically high, their results are remarkable—graduates consistently secure employment and go on to uplift their communities.
Our most recent grant to Zimkids in 2022 funded scholarships for 29 students across academic and technical fields, from engineering to skilled trades. Each graduate represents more than individual success—they become role models, mentors, and catalysts for change.
“Built by orphans, run by orphans, for orphans,” Zimkids is a powerful example of how sustained support can create generational impact—turning opportunity into resilience, and resilience into lasting community transformation.
“Zimkids not only helps to build a better life now, but it also provides its beneficiary orphans the tools and opportunities they need to build a better future.” Julie Tazzia, P&G Alumni Grant Champion
Together, we can create opportunities that lead to lasting economic prosperity!
Grant Applications are now open until Saturday May 9th 2026.