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The Indian Women’s Association (IWA) has donated a twin cab vehicle, an assortment of groceries, blankets, a plot for farming and medical equipment worth more than US$20 000 to 12 institutions in Zimbabwe. Speaking at the handover ceremony at the Indian ambassador’s residence, IWA president who is also the envoy’s wife Mrs Suman Tripathi said the pledges come after requests by various institutions.
“They requested the goods and we thought we should share with the less fortunate which will make a difference to society. It is important to bring a smile through giving and we anticipate it will solidify relations between Zimbabwe and India,” said Mrs Tripathi.
IWA secretary Mrs Nalini Devchand said the gesture was a result of fundraising ventures initiated by the sixteen women in their organisation.
“Our hearts reach to ladies and children with the aim of making a difference to lives in Zimbabwe. Hindrances have been there due to the harsh economic climate and this will make us forge ahead and do something for the less fortunate which gives a great sense of satisfaction,” she said.
Upon receiving a Toyota Hilux twin cab, Breast Cancer Alleviation in Zimbabwe (BCZA) chairperson Dr Wilson Mandere said the vehicle would be used to educate women in the peripheral areas on the risks associated with breast cancer.
The Zimbabwe Prisons Services, Vision HIV Aids and Musha Wevana Orphanage situated in Marondera, Kidzcan, Fairhaven Nursing Home and Al Shifa Clinic are among the recipients of the goods and equipment that was donated.
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