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Valerie Mpundu-Youth Interactive Writer
IN a heart-warming gesture of appreciation, Maranatha Christian High School pupils recently donated food stuffs and clothing worth US$650 to Danai Children’s Home in Harare.
The gesture was appreciated by parents and the community surrounding the children’s home.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, the school’s Interact Club president, Tendai Mapunzvana, said the initiative was an expression of love and hope for underprivileged children to help them meet their needs and concerns.
“We desire for every child to feel loved despite circumstances.”
“This is going to be an annual winter tradition as we continue to build strong relations with Danai,” he said.
“This could not have been possible without the support from parents and community who donated money, while others came in with clothes and food stuffs.”
Tendai said was glad that they surpassed last year’s donation.
“This year’s donation was much bigger as compared to the previous one. We are happy with this achievement and we will continue doing this project,” he said.
Danai Children’s Home director, Egiphah Kusangaya, expressed gratitude over the donation and encouraged the pupils to continue with their loving spirit.
“We aim to build and nurture these children, loving them unconditionally, helping them become what God intended them to be.”
“(We are) reminding them that despite the harshness of the world, they deserve to be loved. They possess what it takes to become greater people in future,” she said.
Maranatha Christian High School’s principal, Evermore Chakwizira, said this act by students is a demonstration of love emulating the biblical scripture, James 2:26, which states that ‘Faith without works is dead.’
“True love and faith are not just about words or prayers, but about serving others and showing compassion in tangible ways.’
“We hope other institutions emulate this example so that we improve livelihoods within communities,” he said.
The school has truly lived to the phrase “sharing is caring” as they continue impacting and changing lives of fellow pupils within Zimbabwe.
Each term they manage to raise funds for charity and last year’s beneficiary was lsland Hospice which received US$300 towards caring for cancer patients.
They also extended an olive branch with sanitary wear worth US$600 to Warren Park-Mabelreign District Schools.
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