Belated Valentine’s gift for orphans

KHAYELIHLE Children’s Village orphans were treated to a belated Valentine’s lunch on Sunday by Doing Good Projects Trust, as a way of spreading love to the less privileged during the month of February.

Khayelinhle Children’s Village is a local orphanage that provides care and support for abandoned or orphaned children. Doing Good Projects Trust is run by Shilloh Word and Prayer International Ministries, which has previously supported vulnerable children in the community by organising events that spread love and kindness to the less privileged.

The founder of Doing Good Projects Trust, Mr Brilliant Sithole, said: “Love is not just a feeling, it’s an action, and we hope to inspire others to join us in sharing love and kindness with those around us.

We wanted to do something special for the children during this month of love,” said Mr Sithole.

“We believe that every child deserves to feel loved and cherished, and it’s important for the children at Khayelinhle Children’s Village to know that they are valued and loved,” added Mrs Thina Mpofu, the organisation’s co-founder.

The belated Valentine’s lunch was a festive event, complete with a sumptuous meal served by volunteers. The children were also treated to games, music, and dancing, creating a fun and lively afternoon for the more than 40 minors.

“It was a really fun day,” said 10-year-old Thandi, one of the children at Khayelinhle Children’s Village. “I loved the food and the games. It made me feel really happy.”

Eight-year-old Alia expressed his gratitude for the lunch. “It was nice of the organisation to do this for us. I felt much loved today,” he said.

For 16-year-old Luke, the lunch was a special occasion for him and his friends.

“Today was amazing, it felt great to be part of something special. Sometimes, we forget that we are loved too. I want to thank everyone from The Shilloh Word and Prayer International Ministries for showing us that love isn’t just for couples, but for everyone. This lunch made me feel important and part of a family,” he said.

Seeing the children enjoying themselves was the ultimate goal for the organisers of the event.

“We believe that love knows no boundaries.

“It is important to spread love and kindness wherever we go, and we are grateful for the opportunity to bring smiles to the faces of these wonderful children,” said Mrs Sithole.