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Oktober 2018
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G
rain SA's NAMPO personnel un
dertook to give the Nala Ratabilê
Children's home an overhaul, as
part of celebrating Mandela's
100th birthday. Following a visit to establish
the needs, the team vowed to do as much as
possible, with paint, scrubbing and fulfilling
the need for basic linen, cutlery and crock
ery high on the list of priorities.
Approaching several organisations and do
nators, everyone pitched in to make this
change a reality, and we wish to thank the
following partners for their kind donations:
Paint (Monsanto); ceiling paint, paint acces
sories, tape and thinners (Senwes); mark
ing, repair and replacement of lights and
wall plugs that were out of order (Bothaville
Electrical); door locks and handles (Balkin);
silicone and brackets (Piet Lindeque); and
sugar soap (Spar). Grain SA donated in
ners, pillows, bedding, cleaning materials,
towels, curtains and, in addition, obtained
more linen and curtain accessories through
private donations.
Casual workers from NAMPO volunteered
to help with this project for an entire week
and we wish to thank Manana Bosiu, Emily
Makatelle, Virginia Makatelle, Alina Maka
telle, Anna Mokone, Ali Speelman, Charles
Motholi and Enest Tjabane for their precious
time. Furthermore, NAMPO personnel,
Xolile Speelman, Isaac Mpitso, Thomas Mo
hapi drilled and fixed all items and painted
jungle gyms and fences. Under the lead
ership of the NAMPO team, consisting
of Bennie Zaayman, Annemarie de Beer,
Marina Kleynhans, Rialeen Lombard and
Wim Venter, this well-oiled machine made
magic happen in a short space of time.
Providing a home for twelve boys ranging
from ten to 19 years and twelve girls rang
ing from three to 21 years, the Nala Ratabilê
Children's home is now somewhat better
equipped to offer a safe haven for these
youngsters. Furthermore, it made every in
dividual involved in the project realise that
everyone can make a difference. It does not
have to be monetary, but time – which we
receive from our Heavenly Father equally
every day – can be used to share with oth
ers, and make a difference.
Grain sa
Alzena Gomes,
public relations officer, Grain SA
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