In celebration of Mandela Day, the Randburg Sun partnered with wholesale and supply outlet, West Pack Lifestyle and office supplies Butterfly Products and visited 10 children’s charities around Johannesburg to donate books.
Through the Caxton Cares initiative, Butterfly Products donated 10 000 books, the child-friendly books included stickers, puzzles and general activities.
Beneficiaries of the book drive include Bona Lesedi, Reach for a Dream Foundation, Oasis Haven, SOS Children’s Village, Hlanganani Orphan Centre, Yenzani Children’s Home, Johannesburg Children’s Home, Botshabelo Baby Home, Midrand Child Welfare and New Jerusalem Children’s Home. Each of the charities received a 1 000-book donation which will be used for art lessons, homework activities, and other educational purposes.
Watch some of the hand-overs below:
Randburg Sun speaks to Raymond from New Jerusalem Children’s Home_NJCH about the book donation.
SOS Children’s Villages South Africa shares their journey with us
Makopano from Botshabelo speaks about their beautiful story of hope and change