Kopano Disabled Movement gives back in Mandela Day spirit
The Kopano Disabled Movement in Kwa-Thema turned Mandela Day into a celebration of giving, proving that community support is a two-way street.
Kwa-Thema – The Kopano Disabled Movement (KDM) touched many hearts in the spirit of Mandela Day with their initiative of contributing to the community that supports them.
Led by centre manager Kate Malope, the KDM donated to various organisations in the community on Mandela Day to show its gratitude for the support it had received from the community over the years.
“Showing humility towards people was the Mandela way, so today we decided to give back to the community that supports us by spending 67 minutes at the Badger Holdings in Selcourt, packing rice hampers for organisations in our community to show our gratitude.
“We believed it was a great initiative because we aim to receive and give back,” said Malope.
Joining the KDM was the EMPD, which sponsored them with a soup kitchen to feed marginalised groups in the community, along with donations. The General Church of Christ also gave donations.
The KDM offers a skills development programme for people living with disabilities to acquire skills, such as beadwork, crocheting, carpentry and agriculture.
“Being a disabled woman myself, I want to inspire hope to every other disabled person out there and let them know that they are valued, recognised, have a place in our society and that their dreams too can come true.”
For more information about the organisation, call Molape on 079 814 3715 or visit Kwa-Thema Ext 3, 26952 Madiba Street.
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