What is Jairos Jiri known for?

“(Baba)Jairos Jiri not only gave hope and opportunity to thousands of people living with disabilities during his lifetime and after his death, but also earned Zimbabwe international recognition in the care and rehabilitation of the disabled.

When did Jairos Jiri died?

November 12, 1982
Jairos Jiri/Date of death

Where was Jairos Jiri born?

Bikita, Zimbabwe
Jairos Jiri/Place of birth

Who started the Jairos Jiri Association?

Jairos Jiri
Jairos Jiri Association/Founders

Who are the members of Jairos Jiri Association?

He had to overcome numerous bureaucratic hurdles as a black person registering a first charity organization in colonial Rhodesia. The Jairos Jiri Association was founded in Bulawayo in 1950. The first committee was made up of Stephen Kwenda (Secretary), Fabian Dururu (Treasurer), and members Job Mapfinya and Jacob Mufute.

When was Jairos Jiri Art Centre in Bulawayo founded?

The Jairos Jiri Association was founded in Bulawayo in 1950. The art centre outlet for the association quickly achieved prominence and by the 1960s was a prime source of curios for tourists. These items were made by disabled people and included tiles and tiled tables and wall plaques, carvings, pottery, painted artworks and sculptures.

Where was Jairos Jiri born and where did he die?

Jairos Jiri (26 June 1921 – 12 November 1982) was born in the district of Bikita, then Southern Rhodesia now Zimbabwe. He was also known respectfully as Baba, which means Father in his Shona culture.

What did Jairos Jiri do for the blind?

His rehabilitation centre in Bulawayo also fostered music and dance resulting in bands like the Jairos Jiri band popularised by Paul Matavire who was blind. By 1974 the centres had expanded and diversified to include homes for the disabled, and legal representation was gained locally and in the United Kingdom.