Justicia’s learners’ uniforms enjoy special attention from NGO
The NGO had repaired and sewn the uniforms for over 30 learners, some of whom had completely torn trousers, skirts without hemming and shirts without buttons.
Many learners of Mketse Primary School who come from destitute families recently received toiletries, and those with worn-out uniforms had them repaired by a non-profit organisation from Justicia.
According to the founder of the Creseldah Educational Foundation, Creseldah Ndlovu, she partnered with CLM Academy and visited the school, because she understood that most of the people in the villages are unemployed. She noticed that some of the learners went to school with torn clothes and had no money for new uniforms.
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Ndlovu said CLM Academy has the students and the sewing machines, so they visited the school to help those in need. ”We have repaired or sewn uniforms for over 30 learners. Some of their trousers were completely torn, their skirts were without hemming and many of their shirts were without buttons, and even their jackets were torn. We also donated toiletries and books. However, my wish was to also to donate new school uniforms, but I do not have enough funds for that,” she said.
Ndlovu said the project will be ongoing around Bushbuckridge’s villages as part of mitigating the impact on learners who come from poor families who cannot afford toiletries and uniforms. ”I am also pleading with local business owners to give back by donating new school uniforms. Some of the clothes we sewed were so old and tattered, and even though we fixed them, they will not last long. We will also appreciate toiletry donations.”
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The initiative was welcomed by the community, who said they hoped it would continue.
Sonto Nkuna told Hazyview Herald most people in the rural areas are very poor, and some are not even documented. As such they cannot receive a social grant. These people depend on handouts. ”The CLM initiative will help a lot of people, especially kids who do not understand the situation. Going to school without a proper school uniform or with worn-out clothes is not comfortable.
Then, how about not being able to give your child toothpaste, or sanitary towels to a girl when they have to go to school? Some lose their confidence, their academic performance drop and they end up dropping out of school or getting involved in criminal activities. As a community member, I welcome the initiative and call on others to join in,” Nkuna urged.
