By Bonakele Mabuza
MBABANE – In a heart warming display of unity and compassion, a collaborative effort between three entities donated clothes to over 70 individual in Mafini community under Malkerns.
The entities who came together for this kind gesture are the Malkerns Town Council, Gone Rural Project – Green Adventures Enterprise (Student Company) and the Youth Leadership and Transformation Organisation (YOUTHLET).
Paul Nkambule the founder of YOUTHLET said the initiative, driven by a shared desire to spread love and instil hope, struck a chord with the youth in the community, emphasizing the power of coming together to make a positive impact.
He said beyond the material donations, the event encouraged community members to explore ways in which they could leverage their skills and talents to create sustainable livelihoods.
Nkambule further stated that encouraging youth to develop practical skills and become self-sufficient is crucial in the fight of Gender Based Violence (GBV).
“As an organisation we aim to inspire young people to use their skills and creativity to generate income through hand work. It is crucial to recognize that even the smallest act of kindness, such as donating clothes or offering support, can have a profound impact on someone’s life. The YOUTHLET Organisation continues to champion the mission of spreading love and hope and we are inviting others to join us in our noble cause,” he said.
Siyabonga Nxumalo, a member of the Gone Rural Project, provided insight into the Green Adventures Enterprise, a student-led initiative.
Nxumalo explained that the 10 students involved in the project were driven by a mandate to spread love and support to those in need and focused on giving back to the community.
In honour of the late King Sobhuza II, known for his compassion towards all Eswatini citizens, the students carried out donations as a way of embodying his spirit of generosity. He said through their actions, the students aimed to continue the Kings legacy of caring for others and making a positive impact in the community.
Nonhlanhla Makhubu, a health facilitator in Mafini- Malkerns, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the YOUTHLET organization for their generous donations of clothing to those in need.
She also extended her thanks for their support in providing blankets and clothing to a single mother who tragically lost her home in a fire. Makhubu appealed to kind-hearted individuals to consider donating food and assisting in the construction of a new home for this resilient woman. She said currently, the mother and her children are sharing a single room with her sister, highlighting the urgent need for support in rebuilding their lives.
To learn more about how you can get involved or to make a donation, please contact 76725179 or contribute directly via Momo/ewallet to 78295499 (Account Name: Youth Leadership and Transformation).
