By Louise | Managing Director
Welcome to KTD196 Community!
Thank you so much for choosing Keep The Dream196 as a recipient of your support! Because of you, we are able to bring about real change in the lives of the children and families we serve. We can’t tell you how much it means to know that you have our backs and believe wholeheartedly in the work we do.
As you have so generously helped us, we hope that you and your family are doing well. During this global COVID-19 pandemic, stay safe and know that we are indeed praying for you and your family. It is during times like these that we realize how blessed we really are.
The virus has impacted Limpopo and every family here as well. We have had to be very creative and put systems in place to continue to do our work of serving our kids. Even during this crisis, the children more than ever rely on us for support and resources. Their safety and well-being remains our highest priority. Lack of Wi-Fi and phone data make it difficult, but we are working tirelessly to ensure every avenue is used because now more than ever they need us. Our lockdown is being reinforced by the police and military, any infringements of the rules are being met with hefty fines and/or jail. Sadly we are prevented from visiting the children face to face.
Currently we have just finished a 21day lockdown which has now been extended another 14days until the end of April, this has devastating effects on our economy. Limpopo is one of the poorest provinces in nation with a very high unemployment rate, most families we work with ie over 95% rely on the Social Grants for basic food provision. Many business's will be forced to close and unemployment will most definitely escalate and create further poverty and chaos.
I invite you to go to our website and scroll to the section that says the "Voice of the Child" you can read some of the stories from the children themselves and see current updates of what you have help us achieve. I hope you enjoy the regular updates and are inspired by the impact together we are having.
While so many things are out of our control and we may be faced with many “unknowns”, please take comfort in knowing that through your support that we are able to literally save lives and assist the children we serve to reach their dreams.
Please stay safe and stay well during these times
Blessings
Louise
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