School shoes donated to local learners

Women at Work Organisation held a back-to-school campaign for learners from Senyamo Primary School and Klipvalley Primary School on February 26 at Dobsonville.

The campaign included the donation of 25 pairs of school shoes to learners from underprivileged backgrounds.

Speaking to Urban News, the organisation’s director Sandile Ratshilumela said through this campaign they hope to ensure that learners at all schools have the same appearance and they are advocating for making all learners feel at ease, regardless of their home circumstances.

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“It’s important to make a difference in the lives of our future leaders, so we aim to continue providing shoes to different schools across all provinces.

“Through our research, we found that many learners either do not have school shoes or wear torn ones. Seeing this need, we felt compelled to step in and make a difference,” he said.

Ratshilumela added that they would greatly appreciate it if the community could intervene by helping identify learners in need of school shoes.

Representative of the Becandsure Financial Services, Caroline Njuguna stated that they are planning to do more for schools, including donating winter clothes and sanitary towels, as well as organising city clean-up initiatives.

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There are many projects in the pipeline.

“As a community, we must ensure that learners are not afraid to ask for help.

“Any shortage they face should not prevent them from attending school and learning, as their education can be the key to changing their situations at home,” she said.

Klipvalley Primary School principal expressed gratitude to the organisation for the shoes and mentioned that learners need more than just footwear, they require support with regard to many other necessities. She also hoped that the organisation would continue offering assistance.