Teach them young to recycle
LANSERIA - The Refilwe Community Projects teaches children of Joe Slove informal settlements , to care for the environment by recycling.
One of the objectives of the Refilwe Community Projects is to teach children to care for their environment.
As Recyling Day is celebrated in South Africa on 19 September, this charity organisation is encouraging the public to support their recycle projects.
This non-profit organisation started Ithuteng community after-care centre and recycle project where children from the surrounding areas come in to get help with homework.
“The new after-care centre teaches children about responsibility and the environment, as they must collect and bring recyclable material each day to be part of this programme (various grades bring recyclables on different days).
In addition, the children receive ‘mulas’ (the new currency at Refilwe) for their recyclable materials and they can then exchange them for stationery, personal care items and basic food stuffs at our swop shop,” explains Corné Engelbrecht, donor relations manager at Refilwe.
The organisation offers structured educational support to over 90 children who live in the nearby Joe Slovo informal settlement.
Engelbrecht concludes that the project continues to make a positive impact on the community.
Details: Corne Engelbrecht admin@refilwe.org or www.refilwe.org or 082 465 6972.
