On May 15, Phomelele Dhladhla (21), from Extension Five in Vosloorus, received a call inviting her to attend an international programme backed by the United Nations.
Dhladhla, who is a poet and motivational speaker, will be a delegate to the third instalment of the Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) 2019 programme. Bu there was a stumbling block to overcome. She lacked the funds to pay for her trip to Putrajaya International Convention Centre, Malaysia.
Kathorus MAIL intervened and wrote an article, published on May 17, to highlight her funding plight, and to solicit, on her behalf, sponsorship or any other monetary help.
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Dhladhla thanked this publication for its effort to help her.
“Immediately when I got the acceptance letter, I called Kathorus MAIL, thanking the publication for its effort to highlight my financial plight. My dream of making a name for myself at the world’s best platform is not going to die,” Dhladhla said.
She also thanked her mother, Pauline Dhladhla, for her support. “Thank you Mommy for the very first donation, and your earnest prayers.”
Young Dhladhla said the article helped to publicise her plight.
She said she would like to thank all who supported her, providing her with donations and sponsorship.
“In all this I would like to single out Tumi Malete and his wife, Joy. They were my biggest sponsors.”
Dhladla is now able to secure accommodation and a plane ticket to attend the international programme.
“Thank you to all of you. You made this happen. May God continue bless you. I appreciate what you have done, words are cannot explain it. I am ready to represent my country and community,” concludes Dhladhla.
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