Monash students show their support for Miracle Mission Children’s Home
KENSINGTON B – Monash South Africa students do their bit to change the lives of children by working to promote the work local charity Miracle Mission does.
Monash South Africa students hosted an awareness campaign for a local children’s home and showed their support for the work it does for children in need.
Miracle Mission Children’s Home situated in Kensington B had the students emotionally moved by the work they do for children that come through its doors.
The home is said to have provided care to vulnerable children for the past 18 years.
One of the students involved in the awareness initiative, Carlton Oyakhilome said the home is extremely passionate about the children put into its care.
“The first 1 000 days of a baby’s life are crucial to its development and therefore they pay very careful attention to these children, making sure that they get the necessary care and support that they require and deserve.”
He added that though the home realises they may not be able to reverse the circumstances that lead to a child being abandoned, their interventions with the child offer it the opportunity to become an adult.
“It is important for us to do what we can because it will go a long way in raising funds and support for the home. This is our way of being part of the solution to societal problems and as a way of giving back to the community,” said Oyakhilome.
He stressed that volunteering at such places helps them contribute and give back to the society.
The students also felt volunteering is not just about doing a good deed but also gaining from it both personally and professionally.
Oyakhilome said often, the most valuable lessons are taught outside the classroom.
“Having hands-on experience in a real-world setting is one of the most valuable additions to our education and skill set. So it’s important to get involved early to optimise these opportunities.”
From their work with the home they realised they can do a lot for their community without the use of money. They plan on doing more for their community as it is something they are passionate about.
“Miracle Mission lives up to its name, it gives one the hope that things can be changed and will change,” concluded Oyakhilome.
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