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Helping those in need in the Waterberg, South Africa

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From January to March 2025, our school nurse, Sister Grace continued to provide food parcels, clothes, and other essential items to those identified as in being need. By shopping wisely, we were able to stretch our resources and assist more people.

 Some of the food parcels purchased and distributed this quarter

The EMS Foundation based at Shambla Private Game lodge provides weekly vegetables for the community and surrounding schools. Many families are grateful.

PROGRESS:

  • I managed to identify 3 children aged 5 years-old in need of  a safe home. The Fold Childrens’ Home took in one boy and the remaining two will be considered when there’s space to accommodate them.
  • Other NPOs and foreign business owners are involved in supporting the needy community members with food stuff, school uniform and clothes.
  • Teenage girls continue to receive free donated sanitary pads (120 sanitary pads distributed this quarter).

Two Babies born to teenage moms were blessed with baby clothes, a blanket and other necessities.

A local business owner donated enough school uniform for 48 children at a primary school children in Leseding township

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

  • Christians from St John the Baptist Church donated various items, clothes and toys.
  • Guests from Horizon Horseback donated sanitary pads, clothes, stationery and toiletries.
  • A local business owner donated enough school uniforms to equip 48 local primary school children in Leseding township.
  • SUSKES

CHALLENGES:

  • Child neglect by parents due to alcoholism or lack of support.
  • Social grants for basic needs are often used to buy alcohol or on gambling
  • Large families struggle to buy food at end of the month before grants arrive.
  • Unemployment contributes to poverty, leading to community theft and house break-ins by those under substance or alcohol abuse in need of quick money.
  • Unplanned teenage pregnancies – despite health education on various methods of contraception.
  • Damaged roads make it difficult reach those who need help.

TWT are grateful for any donations however small. It is easy to send money via Justgiving who accept 8 different currencies and collect gift aid.

Acts of Mercy in the Waterberg, South Africa

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REPORT FOR OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2024

School Nurse Sister Grace taking donations to members of the Waterberg community
Sister Grace taking donations to members of the Waterberg community

Sister Grace writes from South Africa to say she that she continues to distribute food parcels purchased by The Waterberg Trust to those in need. She also distributes clothes and sanitary pads donated to the local Acts of Mercy project. “Some families are facing hard times due to increased prices of food and having extended families to support.”

Beneficiaries are identified and assessed according to their needs and challenges. The food parcels currently benefit 31 individuals in 8 family groups. One mother’s dwelling burnt down recently. Others continue to receive monthly food parcels due to unresolved social circumstances. Items are bought from different supermarkets to obtain the best prices.

OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Girls continue to receive free sanitary pads and clothes on a regular basis
  • The Social Relief Grant continues to benefit many including unemployed youth
  • Job creation schemes benefit locals within town, surrounding farms and lodges
  • Churches are taking part in helping the needy with food parcels
  • School children continue to be provided with daily meals via the feeding schemes

CHALLENGES:

  • Poverty due to unemployment and a low source of income
  • Increased prices for essentials
  • Huge families
  • Dysfunctional families
  • Multiple family responsibilities

CLOTHES AND SHOES DONATED TO CHILDREN OF THE WATERBERG IN SOUTH AFRICA