WAWA dedicates Mandela Day for the needy
WAWA marked #2019MandelaDay by treating the elderly citizens at the Toekomsrus centre.
Women Against Women and Child Abuse (WAWA) marked the 2019 Mandela Day by treating the elderly citizens to soup, second-hand clothes and blankets on Thursday 18 July, at its Toekomsrus centre.
The day saw members of WAWA pulling out all the stops to make sure that the needy were given the best of treatment.
Enrique Bhana of WAWA said to live up to the name and the legacy of Nelson Mandela, WAWA joined hands with Standard Bank, Water Works and the Vukani Senior Club to serve those who are less fortunate.
“This year, our Mandela Day theme was #OldClothesNewtoUs to assist those in our community who are in need by giving them the second-hand clothes that the community has donated,” Enrique said.
He added that the clothes would be hung out on the fence so that those who are less fortunate could pick whatever they needed.
He said different organisations would be receiving food packs, and fat cakes would be served to the less fortunate.
“We are not doing it only for 67 minutes; we are making sure that those in need, young or old, are happy and satisfied.”
Enrique also welcomed the gift of 20 hand-knitted blankets that were donated by Vukani Senior Club. “We truly appreciate this on behalf of all the recipients. It is extremely cold, and a blanket can last someone for a lifetime.
“We wanted to show the world that in the spirit of Nelson Mandela, and everything he stood for, we express our deepest love and care for those who are less fortunate.
“We would like to thank everyone who has come out today in support of what we wanted to achieved as we continue to express the love of the father of our nation,” Enrique added.
