Home cares for children but needs help
MIDRAND - New Jerusalem Children’s Home is in a financial deficit and is in need of help from all stakeholders and interested individuals.
This was announced at the home’s seventh annual general meeting at Gallagher Convention Centre on 12 October.
New Jerusalem Children’s Home is the first eco-friendly home in Africa, built out of shipping containers, and cares for vulnerable children.
Conrad Musariri, Treasurer of the Board of Directors, delivered the financial status of the home. He shared that the organisation has received a total income of R3 739 852 for the financial year against an expense of R4 041 390. He further added that the organisation is running on a deficit of R301 538. He also highlighted that the organisation has not accumulated any debts and it received a clean audit by an independent auditor.
Anna Mojapelo, CEO and co-founder of the home, delivered her report and gave highlights and developments of the organisation. She reported on sustainability initiatives put into place, mentioning that the organisation has its own mushroom garden, while a bakery and deli shop are planned to open in November, which will supply other homes, schools and community-based bread and biscuit suppliers in the greater Midrand area with its products.
Social worker of the home, Tinashe Mativenge, reported that the home has 80 children: 33 are girls and 43 are boys.
He further reported that 71 children are attending school: 31 attend their primary education, nine are in secondary school and 11 are receiving their pre-school education at Orange Babes Montessori Pre-School, while 20 are in their foundation phase.
The organisation also launched its 2020 vision which is a fundraising plan to raise 10 million rand which will be used to extend the current residential unit, construct a new residential unit for children over the age of 17 years, as well as construct a resource and administration centre and a church.
Public relations officer of the home Mpho Sechabela said sponsorship from anyone is welcomed in making this vision a success.
Details: www.newjerusalemchildrenshome.org or secretary@newjerusalemchildrenshome.org
