Cresset House plants seeds for the future
MIDRAND - Cresset House in Glen Austin recently thanked their main sponsor, the South African National Lottery, for making it possible for various individuals to gain the life skills and knowledge required to establish businesses in organic farming.
The home’s primary role is to provide a home and work facilities for the intellectually disabled.
Merilyn Pick, chief executive officer of the home explained, “Lotto is the biggest sponsor for this venture and we have managed to give back to the community by training unemployed women in agricultural activities. The training offered by us is a three-month hands-on course which will see the trainees being able to start their own endeavours towards poverty alleviation.”
The beneficiaries of the programme come from Tembisa, Kaalfontein, Ebony Park, Allandale and Ivory Park.
“Out of the nine undergraduate students, six are being accommodated by us and three are travelling every day for a period of 11 months as they undergo various training,” said Pick.
She also explained that the students in their early 20s will definitely benefit in terms of practical knowledge where agricultural activities are concerned. She thanked agronomist and supervisor, Samuel Rwodzi, who is responsible for these activities while she oversees everything.
Pick said, “Our home isn’t only for people who are intellectually disabled, but also for community trainees and undergraduates from highly recognised institutions of higher learning. It is a beehive, for sure, and all this is possible because of sponsorship and management.”
The home also assists nine Tshwane University Technology (TUT) students with their practical experiential learning.
Details: 011 314 1148; 011 314 1848.
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