Joseph Madzimure-Zimpapers Politics Hub
THE ZANU PF Women’s League has handed over food hampers to 40 children’s homes across Zimbabwe to support underprivileged communities under the national development mantra of leaving no one and no place behind.
The league selected four children’s homes in each of the country’s 10 provinces to receive essential commodities, including rice, sugar and cooking oil.
Executive members distributed the initial consignment to Harare-based institutions yesterday, with beneficiaries including the Matthew Rusike Children’s Home, Chinyaradzo Children’s Home, and the Tamuka Foundation.
ZANU PF secretary for the Women’s League Cde Mabel Chinomona challenged citizens to cultivate a culture of philanthropy ahead of the upcoming holidays, revealing that the primary grain supply had been secured through international diplomatic channels.
“As we are approaching the festive season, we should have a culture of giving back to the underprivileged society,” Cde Chinomona said.
“I sourced rice from our Chinese friends. When I approached them for food to give to the underprivileged communities, they showed us that a friend in need is a friend indeed.”
Cde Chinomona commended the long-standing bilateral relationship between Harare and Beijing, noting that the alliance dates back to the liberation struggle.
“Today, we are handing over bags of rice donated by our Chinese friends for distribution,” she added.
“The Chinese people say, ‘give a man a fish and you feed him for a day’. Today, we have given our mothers and children rice, and we have fed them with love.”
She emphasised that the ruling party remains committed to ensuring structural food security for vulnerable groups in line with Vision 2030 and the Second National Development Strategy (NDS2).
ZANU PF Secretary for External Affairs Cde Betty Kaseke highlighted that the league will extend its outreach programme to several additional children’s homes during Christmas and New Year.
Representing the beneficiaries, Matthew Rusike Children’s Home official Reverend Linrle Link Mutendzwa commended the league for sourcing the food relief.
“We are happy to receive food for the children at various children’s homes. We really appreciate the support,” Rev Mutendzwa stated, adding that the commodities would significantly ease the operational challenges institutions face when catering for residents over the festive season.
