VCSI hopes for 2026 to build genuinely caring community
Head of the Vulnerable Citizens Support Initiative Mahmood Bhaai Cassim said that the initiative can grow from strength to strength, if they can build a strong community that genuinely cares for each other.
It is with overwhelming gratitude over the support they have received in 2025, that the Vulnerable Citizens Support Initiative (VCSI) enters 2026.
Head of the initiative Mahmood Bhaai Cassim said they could not thank those who assisted them enough for their invaluable support. “We are grateful, and owe a huge debt of gratitude to the multitude of people who believe in our cause.”
This year their hope is to build a stronger, inclusive community, which genuinely cares for each other and doesn’t live in silos, only interested in their own needs. Even though many challenges face them, they are not insurmountable.
“The impact of Covid-19 still affects the multitude through enforced lifestyle changes. There has been a gradual improvement in the economy which inspires hope. We must go into the future with positivity, belief, and determination.”
Cassim added that people should be a source of inspiration, by lending a helping hand to those who find difficulty in uplifting themselves.
To him the phrase: ‘No good deed goes unpunished’, has no relevance, and people should never tire in bringing comfort and relief to others. Irrespective of how much or little they have been blessed with, opportunities to help others will always exist.
In this New Year, VCSI has aims to improve on projects they started in 2025, expanding services to other centres, once they have perfected their systems and services, while hoping to continue their impact on the community.
“We have increased our base with additional professionals from the local community, who we hope will add value and improve our services.”
Cassim added that it is heartening to see people come forth, without being asked, offering pro-bono services as part of their contribution to society.
Personally, Cassim enters 2026 with lessons learned, such as the realisation that being a community volunteer is not always pleasurable.
“One must not allow negative people to determine ones future. We persevere for as long as we can rise to the challenge.”
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