The organisation which was founded by three women, Tinyiko Mageza, Tintswalo Siweya and Nxalati Shirilele, who were born and bred in Nkowankowa, has been transforming young lives for the past few years.

It is seeking to put God’s love into action to inspire and empower young girls to create content that educates, informs and inspires, to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities.

It also wants to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices by instilling in them Biblical values.

The three women went back to their former school, Ritavi Primary School in Nkowankowa where they donated sanitary pads, cosmetics and snacks to all of the eighty grade 7 learners.

Last year the women had donated 15 computers to the school.

Nxalati Shirilele told Herald that despite the pandemic they were able to attain sponsors to assist in funding the initiative.

“We are grateful to have Sanlam as our sponsor this year as they funded 60 girls and we covered the 20 remaining learners.

“Some of Sanlam’s representatives attended the hand-over.

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“We were honoured and humbled by the reception we received at the school. We thought it was going to be a small ceremony, but the school management and the learners planned a big event,” she explained.

The women were inspired by Dr Helen Baloyi’s organisation, Lifesaver, when they were young girls themselves.

Dr Baloyi used to empower young girls in schools teaching them life skills.

They grew up wanting to be like their mentor.

On the day of the event Dr Baloyi was also present to witness her legacy.

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Sanlam key accounts specialist in Limpopo, Janine Smith, told the Herald that it was indeed a great honour to have witnessed such kind gestures showcased by the organisation.

“Sanlam believes in empowering and educating young ladies in the poorest communicates of Limpopo in order to make a difference.

We started supporting this initiative in 2019 and will continue with it because we believe in it full heartedly,” Smith concluded.

For more information follow Uwa nkoka on their Facebook page titled Uwa nkoka.