Memorial park project gives back
The team will will launch a soup kitchen at Mceleni Primary School, officially opening on April 8.
A number of children will have full stomachs via a soup kitchen, thanks to the developers of the Inkosi Sawoti Memorial Park project in Umdoni.
On interacting with community leaders and members, they found that children at Mceleni Primary School in Umzinto were unable to access proper nutrition and healthcare.
“While we are building what will be the world’s largest cemetery, we also recognise the importance of giving back to the community,” said Ahmed Amra, general manager of Inkosi Sawoti Memorial Park.
“When local leaders brought this concern to our attention, we felt compelled to act. During our visit to the school, we witnessed the hardships faced by many learners, and it was heartbreaking to learn that some children go without breakfast and lunch, relying on a single meal in the evening.”
The team opted to assist these children and decided that the Inkosi Sawoti Memorial Park will launch a soup kitchen at the school, officially opening on April 8.
This initiative is expected to support 50 children identified by the school’s governing body as those most in need.
The soup kitchen will provide breakfast at 06:30 and a packed sandwich for lunch every day.
The school’s governing body, staff and the community have expressed gratitude for this initiative.
They have proposed naming the facility the Sawoti Soup Kitchen, with signage both at the feeding room and along the roadside.
“The Sawoti Soup Kitchen is part of Inkosi Sawoti Memorial Park’s ongoing commitment to uplifting the community and ensuring that every child has access to at least two nutritious meals a day,” added Amra.
The memorial park was launched in November last year to address KZN’s shortage of burial sites and has also benefitted the community.
The project has created local job opportunities, contributing to economic growth in the area.
The cemetery will have the capacity to accommodate over 300 000 burials and is designed to meet the region’s long-term needs.
This will eliminate the need to recycle existing graveyards, ensuring that future generations can be provided for without the constant pressure of limited space.
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