About Edward Ndlovu Community Libraries
A Canadian charity advancing literacy and education in Zimbabwe
Edward Ndlovu Community Libraries (ENCL) is a Canadian charity supporting literacy and education in Zimbabwe’s Gwanda district. We raise funds in Canada and the U.S. to help our partner, the Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust (ENMT), deliver library services, community programs, and educational resources. Since gaining charitable status in 2015, ENCL has continued the legacy of the Friends of Edward Ndlovu Memorial Library by funding vital literacy initiatives that empower learners of all ages. Each year, our supporters contribute CAD $20,000–$40,000, helping sustain about 20% of ENMT’s operations and ensuring transparent, community-driven impact.
Library Services in Gwanda
Based in Gwanda, Zimbabwe, our library, run by the Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust, serves adults and children through a wide range of services. With over 30,000 books, a children’s wing, digital tools, e-readers, and hospital and rural outreach, we are building a strong culture of reading, learning, and community connection.
Rural Schools Outreach
Edward Ndlovu Community Libraries (ENCL), a Canadian charity working with the Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust in Zimbabwe, operates a vibrant public library and rural programs that provide books, internet access, and learning resources to promote literacy, support teachers, and strengthen communities across Matabeleland South.
Community Development Initiatives
ENMT’s Community Development Initiatives empower rural Zimbabweans, especially women, through income-generating projects that build resilience and independence. Partnering with local groups, they support goat, poultry, and fish farming, vegetable growing, and crafts, helping families improve food security, earn income, and develop business and social skills.
