Midrand has many centres for the disadvantaged, and IsivandeSethu, a local public benefit organisation, has been doing great work to support these centres and local communities.
IsivandeSethu (our garden), which is affiliated with Midchurch in Randjesfontein, aims to serve and uplift members of the community thereby restoring hope and dignity. Depending on funding and needs, the organisation runs projects to make a positive difference and impact in the greater Midrand area.
Projects include the urban farm project which was started in 2014 by members of Midchurch on a property adjacent to the church grounds. Its purpose is to provide fresh vegetables for various children’s homes, families, and individuals in the area.
The farm is run entirely on donations from the community and is tended by volunteers and a full-time worker.
The pastor of Midchurch Reverend Chris Judelsohn said, “This year, for the first time, the project has been able to provide veggies through the winter months.”
Another project is the food parcel project which was started in 2020 in response to the closure of businesses and loss of livelihoods due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
The food parcels are given out weekly to feed close to 100 people in the surrounding community.
One of the directors of the organisation Craig Seaman said more projects were to follow as they identified further needs in the community and secured donor funding and assistance.
“We want to encourage people, businesses, and communities to engage with us on community needs and how we can assist. We encourage them to engage with the IsivandeSethu initiative so that more can be done,” said Seaman.
Director and chairperson of IsivandeSethu Katherine Bezuidenhout said, “Through our activities, in support of those in need, we aim for sustainable anti-poverty initiatives to provide, amongst other things, food and life essentials to bless others and restore human dignity.”
Details: Locals can follow their website at www.isivandesethu.org to know more about the organisation.
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