A Message from Our Founder

Dear Buy a Brick family,

It’s incredible to reflect on the journey God has led us on since I first traveled to Zimbabwe over 20 years ago. What started as a simple mission trip with my church has blossomed into a movement of faith, hope, and love through the Buy a Brick Foundation. Together, we have built schools, clinics, and community centers. We have been expanding our partnerships with the Ministry of Agriculture and creating models for self-sustaining communities throughout Zimbabwe.  All of this is possible through God’s goodness and people of faith around the world supporting our work.

This mission is deeply personal to me and my family. Over the years, my wife Leigh and our family have joined me in Zimbabwe, volunteering alongside local communities to make a lasting impact. Watching my family pour their hearts into this mission has been a reminder of how much change we can create when we work together.

This journey has never been about one person—it’s been about a global community coming together to build something meaningful. Your support has been instrumental in making that possible. Together, we’ve created something that will stand for generations, and I am beyond grateful for every prayer, donation, and brick you’ve contributed. Through your continued support, we are answering God’s call to care for our brothers and sisters in need.

From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for standing with us in this mission. We ask you to continue keeping us in your prayers and consider sharing the news, volunteering, or donating to support a more sustainable future in Zimbabwe.

Sincerely,

Gib Leonard