NPO hosts back-to-school drive around Gauteng
Blessed Foundation NPO hosted a back-to-school drive on January 21, visiting Eqinisweni High School and Welamlabo Primary School in Thembisa.
The Blessed Foundation NPO, led by founder Phumeza Phiwani, hosted a back-to-school drive on January 21, visiting Eqinisweni High School and Welamlabo Primary School in Thembisa.
The organisation held a special assembly for learners and donated much-needed school shoes to support their educational journey.
The event featured guest speakers and partners who engaged with learners, offering motivation and encouragement.
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Several invited celebrities hailed from Ivory Park, making their messages relatable and impactful to the students.
By providing new school shoes, the initiative aimed to support both the physical and emotional well-being of the learners, helping them to thrive academically and socially.
Phumeza Phiwani, founder and director of The Blessed Foundation NPO, emphasised their work is about making a lasting difference.
“We are not doing this for public recognition or to gain points. We are uniting as partners with a shared vision of seeing children in school and ensuring they are comfortable.
“We donated 30 pairs of school shoes to learners who have been part of our programme over the past year.
“This is not our first time working with these schools, and we will return, as our goal is to raise even more school shoes for learners across the province.”
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Sithembiso Buthelezi, SGB chairperson of Eqinisweni Secondary School, thanked the foundation for the donation.
“Today, we had a special assembly with people we believe can play a meaningful role in our learners’ lives.
“This is a special day, and we are thankful for the generosity of our visitors, whose contributions will make a difference.”
The foundation held the event in partnership with Chery to donate 30 pairs of school shoes and hats to deserving learners.
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After the assembly, an intimate handover ceremony took place, where school leaders, partners, and the SGB collaborated to ensure a strong start to the school year for the recipients.
The Blessed Foundation NPO has set an ambitious goal for 2025 – to donate 90 000 school shoes across the country, ensuring more children have the support they need to succeed in their education.
