Charity organisation gives back to north orphanage
The Unisa law student said his plans involved putting a smile on the faces of many other disadvantaged children in his community.
Newly established local charity organisation, Mabopeng, opened its heart to donate valuables to a local orphanage on Saturday.
Luvuyo orphanage in Soshanguve Block H received food, clothes, toiletries and other necessities during the organisation’s special visit.
The orphanage was established in 2003 to provide shelter and basic needs to children.
According to Luvuyo founder Lindiwe Nokhwane, the home accommodates 30 children including youths “but most locals and other organisations reach out to us when they are in need”.
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Mabopeng founder Lethabo Martin Nkgapele said he started the group in February with the aim of giving those who lacked basics a helping hand.
The 23-year-old said at the beginning he was just one man and invited other people who shared his vision to join him.
“I started this group because I know someone out there needs my help,” said Nkgapele.
The Unisa law student said his plans involved putting a smile on the faces of many other disadvantaged children in his community.
“I wish to help those who cannot afford a birthday party for their children. In my company, I have an organising team that deals with events. I hope my second charity event will be in September,” said Nkgapele.
Nokhwane said she was delighted with the donations because she had been waiting for a government grant since early this month.
“I am very pleased with how Mabopeng blessed our home. The basics that they provided is what we needed right now. From food to clothes, we are now blessed. Children will be able to get something to eat daily and clothes to wear as we are approaching winter,” said Nokhwane.
Beneficiary Otsile Moatlhodi (17) said they felt blessed to have received the donation.
“The donations will help us a lot because it will close gaps where we are experiencing shortages and it will sustain us for a long time. The clothes will help us to feel warm during winter. We are very thankful for their help because they are not judging us but they are helping us as we needed their help,” said Moatlhodi.
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