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A Taiwanese humanitarian organisation, the Buddha\u2019s Light International Association, in partnership with the provincial Department of Community Safety and Khulisa Youth Development Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), have donated mobility devices to the elderly and people living with disabilities under the Mbhashe Local Municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The donated items included nine pairs of crutches, 28 wheelchairs and 16 walkers, to beneficiaries from various wards of the local municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handover of the items was held at Bangiso Community Hall in Bomela Administrative Area, Idutywa, on November 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The municipality said that the donation formed part of their programmes to observe National Disability Awareness Month, which runs from November 3 to December 3 annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chung Chin from the Taiwanese humanitarian organisation, said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Government cannot do everything alone, but it is through co-operation and collaboration that we can achieve the mission of helping others..<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mbhashe Local Municipality executive mayor, Samkelo Janda, said that the donation was proof of the importance of co-operative governance, where government was working hand-in-hand with the private sector and non-governmental organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs the government we cannot address every challenge alone; hence we need the assistance of the private sector and non-governmental organisations. We are also happy, because the donation helps us respond positively to those issues raised by people with disabilities during our integrated development plan forums,\u201d said Janda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further said that the donation was part of the municipality\u2019s initiatives to prioritise people with disabilities through its destitute and vulnerable groups programmes, including the elderly, child-headed households, and military veterans, which seek to provide decent and conducive quality homes with basic services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beneficiary, Willart Bambiso, who received a walker from the donation, gave a vote of thanks on behalf of all the beneficiaries, and appealed to those who did not benefit to remain positive and not lose faith of getting a mobility device one day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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