Marthar Goge, project manager of the organisation, says they aim to serve the community as best as they can.
“We had to contribute or own money and resources to make this possible.”
In the past, Goge says, many business owners in the community would donate towards the food parcels they prepare for the children.
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“Although we used to have many sponsors, now we do things on our own,” she explains.
“We do this because we are passionate and we won’t let the children go without essentials.”
She is appealing for more support for the organisation.
“Realistically, we cannot keep going without sponsors as we would like to do many other projects.”
Goge says many of the volunteers have quit because of the lack of sponsorship.
“I understand because it does take a strain over time.”
Despite the challenges, Goge is pleased they were able to put the fun day together for the children.
Asiphepheni is made up of two groups of volunteers.
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“Peer educators teach people about HIV and TB, and how to deal with those affected by the illnesses, and also have to refer people to clinics if they have symptoms,” Goge says.
The second group, home-based care workers, do home visits to monitor how people take their treatment and they also assist in prenatal care.
