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BLOEMFONTIEN:<\/strong> The members of the Mangaung Retired Teachers’ Association (Mareta) <\/a>in Bloemfontein made their contribution to the Nelson Mandela Day 67 minutes to service campaign by donating essentials to the Nazarene Hope Centre, a centre for children with autism, in Bochabela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organisation’s Outreach Committee identified the centre for its contribution to the annual Mandela Day initiative, which is celebrated on 18 July. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentials donated to the centre include groceries and blankets, as well as a plasma TV for the centre to use for the children’s entertainment.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lele Buyapi, public relations (PR) officer of Mareta, said as is tradition of the organisation, members make different contributions towards ensuring the success of the organisation’s annual charity projects. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said the goodwill initiatives are aimed at uplifting vulnerable members of the community, which includes children and older people.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

He said they chose the centre due to its valuable service as a home for autistic children. Founded by Buyi Choene at her private residence in 2013, the centre is a beacon of hope for these children and is respected for its ability to provide much-needed care.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending mainly on state grants and contributions from private entities, 30 children are being looked after by a dedicated team of women caregivers, which includes the founder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buyi Choene, founder of the Nazarene Hope Centre, explaining the centre’s history.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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