Local organisation covers books for free
‘The children received gifts that will motivate them to look forward to going to school every day.’
Local grades 6 and 7 children and Women League leaders helped cover school books for local learners last week Friday.
This book covering campaign was held at Thandanani Drop Inn Centre in Mamelodi East, section SNS during which about a thousand books were covered.
Thabo Kgotsi, of Thandanani Drop Inn, said they invited learners from the surrounding area to bring their books after school.
He said the books were covered for free thanks to generous donations by Women League’s leaders together with Young Women Desk.
“The two organisations graced Thandanani Drop Inn centre with their presence just to give back to the community. The hospitality we got from the staff is quite amazing. We truly appreciate the good work they do for our children and the society at large,” said Kgotsi.
He said the organisation raised funds to buy the covers and they also used money from their own pockets.
“There was a need for books to be covered and they took the initiative.”
“The beneficiaries were quite happy. They say their parents are at work and it was great that the people here could help cover books,” said Kgotsi.
The children involved were also excited to help learners at lower grades.
“We will be continuing with this and we hope this expands to other areas in Mamelodi, especially in informal settlements.”
The children also received gifts to motivate them to look forward to go to school every day.
“It will help them take their education more seriously because these learners are the future leaders of this country,” he concluded.
Thandanani Drop Inn centre also helped with food and entertainment for learners while they waited for their books to be covered.
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