Keep the Tonga Language and Culture Alive
The Tonga Literacy Project is on a mission to preserve the language and culture of the Tonga tribe in Zimbabwe.
Imagine losing your history, culture, identity, and worldview in a blink of an eye. This is quickly becoming a reality for the Tonga people.
As the language of our ancestors, the Tonga language is at risk of disappearing for future generations, which would lead to losing a lifetime of culture, history, traditions, values, and more.
With your help, we will turn the page to a new chapter where the Tonga language is heard for future generations.
Published Tonga literature stands between Tonga prosperity and loss.
Your donation will go toward the publication and distribution of four Tonga-translated textbooks, which were carefully selected to act as repositories for our language.
Learn more about the books and our mission to preserve the Tonga language.
Learn More About Tonga
The Tonga people possess a rich heritage that needs to be documented and preserved for future generations. Explore our resources to learn more about Tonga, the Zambezi valley, and more.
Watch The People of the Great River documentary
This video tells the story of how the Tonga people were forcibly removed from their riverbank homes to make way for the construction of the largest dam in the world, Kariba, in Zimbabwe.
“A community without its language is like a body without a soul. Join us on this journey towards re-establishing our identity, culture, and customs.”
— Isaac Mumpande, Cofounder of the Basilwizi Trust
Join us on our mission to preserve Tonga for future generations.
With your help, we can ensure the Tonga culture will be well known for the next generation. Donate today, and let’s restore the pride and dignity of this thriving community.