adminSituated in the dormitory town of Chitungwiza’s Unit B, the organisation is home to six children with ages ranging from two years to 17 years, who are either orphaned, vulnerable in the community or facing abuse at the hands of stepmothers.
Speaking at the handover ceremony of the foodstuffs worth US$400 at the college’s premises last Saturday, Junior Alderman, Melinda Bera, applauded everyone who gave a hand in bringing the goodies together.
“Biblically, it is said that ‘Blessed is the hand that gives’ and true to that, we have seen it all together with the council managing to raise funds to buy these foodstuffs.
“We went through a rigorous process by organising a fund-raising function with all students taking part,” she said.
She added: “When we introduced the subject to everyone at school, the response was overwhelming after realising that it was everyone’s social responsibility to help the needy.”
One of the beneficiaries, Mellisa (15), who has been living at the organisation for the past three years, could not hide her joy.
“I would like to thank everyone who helped in sourcing these groceries and may the Lord continue providing them with whatever they need in life,” she said.
The ceremony, which coincided with the school’s commemorations of the Day of the African Child, saw a galaxy of talent being exhibited in the form of poetry, dance and singing.
Former Ridgeview College Alderman Ivor Jiriyengwa, who is now an advisor in the council, said: “We are honoured to be celebrating this day, which is celebrated every year on June 16.
The day was set aside to remember the 1976 Soweto uprising, which saw about 10 000 black school children protesting over their rights to education and be taught in their own languages.
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