The Grade Seven Actonville Primary School pupil received a pair of spectacles on Monday.
The South African Life Improvement Charitable Trust (Salict), in partnership with Spec-Savers, donated 10 pairs of spectacles to the pupils of Actonville Primary School and Liverpool Secondary School, on Monday.
Salict is a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) Trust that was founded in 2012.
The organisation conducted vision testing at Actonville Primary School last year and identified 10 pupils who needed reading spectacles.
Rajesh Ramdass, CEO of Salict, said their vision is to improve the lives of South Africans through initiatives that will provide a platform for self-sustainable improvement of their lives.
“Education is important to us, better eye sight can give the pupils a better chance of learning,” said Ramdass.
“We purely focus on those who cannot afford such facilities.”
The organisation’s mission is focused on eye care, health, education, social welfare and community empowerment.
Salict formed their relationship with Actonville Primary School three years ago, when they ”adopted” Grade Six pupils and provided them with afternoon lessons in mathematics, English and science.
These pupils are adopted until they matriculate.
Ramdass added that they want to provide a platform for pupils to excel and be motivated to study hard.
“Our aim now is to start from the pre-foundation phase in order to strengthen the pupils’ education base so they can excel more as they move to the next grade,” he said.
Hendricks said she is happy and excited to receive her spectacles as they will make a difference.
“I will be able to read and see clearly now,” she added.
Actonville Primary School’s headmistress, Venessa Moodley, said that, as the school, they are grateful and appreciative of the glasses donated to the children.
“Here, today, is a witness to great results of community work,” said Moodley.
“Our relationship with Salict extends further than what we see today.”
The organisation is currently running their educational programme at Liverpool Secondary School.
Ramdass said if organisations come together they can achieve more for their communities.
