By Linda van Oudheusden | Marketing Manager
Dear, dear friends
We recently came across a quote by Jeff Bridges that reads: “Poverty is a very complicated issue, but feeding a child isn’t.” While we agree with Mr Bridges in principle, we also know that it takes many hands, hard work and sacrifice to make sure the funding is there to keep those little tummies full. You are the heart and the hands that make the meals real here! But your support goes so much further than that!
For many years we have offered an after school program. I must tell you that the number one reason the children come, is because of the food they receive. Once that basic need is met, a world of possibilities open up – a world that would have been closed off to them if it were not for you.
Our after school program has developed into a full Youth Development Unit that now offers literacy programs, a drama club, an exciting art project, ballroom dancing, surfing and even a drama club. Children are taught valuable life skills, which include understanding their human rights and how to grow vegetables. Because so many experienced trauma in their young lives, our psycho-social support team work with relevant authorities to assist with the healing process.
I mention these initiatives, because without good nutrition, all of these programs would fail. When a child cannot focus on anything but hunger, no amount of learning is possible.
We are so grateful to you for supporting our programs so faithfully. Your continued generosity has enabled us to grow our services, and as a result, further improve the lives of our special community.
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By Linda van Oudheusden | Marketing Manager
By Linda van Oudheusden | Marketing Manager
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