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Faith foundation for child dignity and growth

At the heart of our work is Jesus Christ, the deepest model of a Great Friend to every child.

Rooted in compassion, service, and hope

Our foundation is shaped by Christ-like compassion: to serve before being served, to stand with those who are hurting, and to restore hope where discouragement has taken root. We believe sacrifice, welcome, and mercy are not abstract values; they are daily practices that help children feel safe, valued, and seen.

In every program touchpoint, we seek to model kindness with consistency, speak life with truth, and create spaces where children can grow in confidence, purpose, and belonging.

Seeing the overlooked

We are deeply concerned for children who are marginalised, vulnerable, abused, orphaned, withdrawn, out of school, or carrying burdens beyond their age. Their realities call for practical care, patient listening, and long-term accompaniment.

Our response is to meet children where they are and walk with them toward healing, learning, and renewed direction.

Let the children come

Jesus welcomed children with dignity and tenderness. In the same spirit, Tochoz builds environments where children are heard, respected, encouraged, and guided toward hope-filled choices.

Inspired by Christ. Powered by partnership. Focused on the child.

Toziemusic – Izwirashe and Life Discussion & Child Development

Life-inspiring Gospel music helps us capture attention with gentleness, build connection quickly, and open language for children to express what they are experiencing, thinking, and hoping for. Through music, difficult emotions become easier to name, and meaningful dialogue becomes more natural.

From song to conversation

A session can begin with a meaningful Gospel or life-inspiring song, then move into guided reflection about life, purpose, God, hope, and choices. This creates a calm bridge from listening to honest conversation and practical next steps.

A musical voice of hope

David Chinaka’s experience as a teacher, counsellor, songwriter, singer, and producer allows music to function as an intentional part of our child-engagement methodology—linking creative expression with personal development and guidance.

Four-step progression

  1. 1. Music
  2. 2. Discussion
  3. 3. Reflection
  4. 4. Action

Themes that emerge through music-led discussions

  • Identity
  • Self-worth
  • Peer pressure
  • Relationships
  • Perseverance
  • Education
  • Personal goals
  • Faith
  • Responsibility
  • Talents
  • Hope for the future

Our intended sequence is simple: hear a message, discuss its meaning, connect it to life, reflect on choices, and act with hope.

Continue exploring our programs or reach out through our contact page to support children with us.

From classroom roots to programme mission

How one school conversation grew into a shared mission to strengthen children’s futures

This story traces the lived experience, relationships, and practical steps that shaped Tochoz into a trusted platform for child-centered support.

Founder and Chairperson David Chinaka carries more than 30 years of teaching and counselling experience into this journey. Year after year in classrooms and guidance spaces, he met children whose gifts were clear but often unspoken, while emotional and social pressures quietly pulled at their confidence. Rather than leave those struggles unnamed, he started the This is Life (TiL) club in 2017 at Regina Mundi High in Gweru - a practical, caring space where young people could speak honestly about life, discover their strengths, and grow through steady mentorship.

By 2019, that beginning was already moving beyond one school setting. With Rumbidzai Nyika and Agnella Njerekai joining and strengthening the work, the vision widened into a shared mission. Together, they helped shape a broader pathway linking guidance, education support, talent nurturing, and community partnership into the growing platform now known as Tochoz.

Today, these origins actively guide Tochoz’s programmes - from counselling and school-fees support to talent development and practical child-focused projects that open sustainable opportunities for vulnerable children.

Voices from the frontlines of faith

The "HOW I ..." Magazine

Written by a TiL member for fellow young people, this issue shares first-hand stories of pressure, family strain, friendship wounds, and identity questions—then walks through the turning points where courage, wise choices, and Christ-centered guidance opened a new way forward in everyday life.

1st edition – 2020 18 pages

TOCHOZ Magazine

The "HOW I ..." Magazine

Inside are honest youth testimonies and practical faith steps—how young voices faced fear, rebuilt trust, and found steady hope in Christ through school challenges, relationship pressure, and decisions that shape their future.

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Hope and Worth, Protection from Harm, Life Skills and Faith

A practical support pathway for dignity, safety, and life direction

Tochoz delivers practical programmes through four connected steps that restore dignity, protect children from harm, and build life direction through skills and faith-informed guidance.

Step 1

Recognize hope and worth

We identify each child’s strengths early so they feel seen, valued, and encouraged with dignity.

  • Talent mapping
  • Mentor observation
  • Strength profiling

Step 2

Strengthen protection from harm

Trusted support plans and guidance reduce risk so children can learn and grow in safer environments.

  • Counsellor check-ins
  • Family safeguarding
  • Trusted referrals

Step 3

Build life skills and learning

Education assistance and practical training help children develop direction, resilience, and purpose.

  • School fees support
  • Skills coaching
  • Learning resources

Step 4

Restore confidence through care

Counselling and faith-informed community support help children keep hope, heal, and move forward.

  • Counselling support
  • Peer circles
  • Long-term follow-up
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Programme details

Programmes that restore hope, protect children, and build life-ready strength

Tochoz supports the whole child through pathways shaped by Hope and Worth, Protection from Harm, and Life Skills and Faith so families and partners can stand with children in practical, lasting ways.

Skills Training

Children develop practical abilities that strengthen confidence, affirm their worth, and prepare them for responsible futures.

  • Starter toolkits that make hands-on learning accessible and dignifying
  • Mentor-led sessions that combine technical skills with character guidance
  • Pathways into safe community opportunities for continued growth

Sustainable Projects

Community-rooted projects create stable support systems that protect children’s wellbeing and sustain hope over time.

  • Child-focused gardens and small enterprises that strengthen household resilience
  • Partnership models that keep projects active and accountable year-round
  • Youth stewardship roles that nurture service, responsibility, and purpose

School Fees Support

Targeted education support keeps vulnerable learners in class, protecting their future and reinforcing their sense of hope and worth.

  • Term fee assistance for children at risk of exclusion or dropout
  • Essential learning materials that preserve dignity and classroom participation
  • Family follow-up that supports attendance, safety, and steady progress

Counselling

Safe counselling care helps children heal from harm, rebuild trust, and grow with wise guidance grounded in values and faith.

  • One-to-one sessions for emotional recovery and healthy decision-making
  • Family guidance that strengthens care, communication, and stability
  • Trusted referral pathways for specialized child protection support