A non-profit organisation in Cape Town is calling on the community to assist them with their annual initiative of distributing gift parcels for children at various orphanages in the Mother City this Ramadan. Zaakirah Sayed, one of the project coordinators at Janjira Hafsaani, said that they have been preparing gift parcels for orphans for the past five years.
“This particular project only takes place during Ramadan where we look at various orphanages asking the kids to draw up a list of things they want. Once they return the letters to us, we then try and buy these items for the kids. Therefore, each child will be looked at individually and will have a different gift bag than the other,” she said.
Sayed said that other than distributing the wish list items, they are also collecting sponsored toiletries, toys, clothes and sweets for the kids. “The gift bags will consist of various items and although they will have their own goodies they asked for in their letters, we will still make sure that it includes important daily items like toothpaste, razors, soap, roll-on and etc..."
They also embark on other projects by getting youth involved with the organization to do voluntary work. “We are always looking for people to volunteer on our projects and that’s why I am encouraging youth especially to give us a hand, even if it means packing these items in the bags and going with us to distribute it at the orphanage homes,” she said.
The initiative is held under the auspices of Janjira Hafsaani Social and Education Society, which has been in existence for many years. They are also aim at promoting social wellbeing in the broader community. Sayed said that many people within the community have already come forward to contribute towards the initiative.
“Alhamdulillah, people have come forward and offered their service on this initiative and it is going smoothly so far. However, we still have a few more things that we need to get. We have a list that we are looking at and if anyone can contribute an item towards the parcels then this initiative will once again be successful, insha Allah. If you are able to contribute, then we are asking you to please drop it off at our offices or the Dullah Omar Centre in Rylands,” she said, adding that those who do not have transport can make the necessary arrangements with them.
Volunteers and staff members of the organization will be packing the bags on Saturday 11th August to be distributed on Sunday 12th August. Those who would still like to contribute can drop off items at the centre before 10am on the day. “We are appealing to the community to please come forward and help us put a smile on these kids’ faces this Ramadan. There are so many orphans we are looking at this year including children from Vision Child and Youth Centre, Al Noor and lots more. With us being in the holy month of Ramadan, let’s do this for the kids and put a smile on their faces, insha Allah."
If you would like to know more about this initiative or how you can contribute, you can contact Zaakirah Sayed on 076 541 2345 or email her on zakirasayed@yahoo.com . VOC(Aishah Cassiem)
“This particular project only takes place during Ramadan where we look at various orphanages asking the kids to draw up a list of things they want. Once they return the letters to us, we then try and buy these items for the kids. Therefore, each child will be looked at individually and will have a different gift bag than the other,” she said.
Sayed said that other than distributing the wish list items, they are also collecting sponsored toiletries, toys, clothes and sweets for the kids. “The gift bags will consist of various items and although they will have their own goodies they asked for in their letters, we will still make sure that it includes important daily items like toothpaste, razors, soap, roll-on and etc..."
They also embark on other projects by getting youth involved with the organization to do voluntary work. “We are always looking for people to volunteer on our projects and that’s why I am encouraging youth especially to give us a hand, even if it means packing these items in the bags and going with us to distribute it at the orphanage homes,” she said.
The initiative is held under the auspices of Janjira Hafsaani Social and Education Society, which has been in existence for many years. They are also aim at promoting social wellbeing in the broader community. Sayed said that many people within the community have already come forward to contribute towards the initiative.
“Alhamdulillah, people have come forward and offered their service on this initiative and it is going smoothly so far. However, we still have a few more things that we need to get. We have a list that we are looking at and if anyone can contribute an item towards the parcels then this initiative will once again be successful, insha Allah. If you are able to contribute, then we are asking you to please drop it off at our offices or the Dullah Omar Centre in Rylands,” she said, adding that those who do not have transport can make the necessary arrangements with them.
Volunteers and staff members of the organization will be packing the bags on Saturday 11th August to be distributed on Sunday 12th August. Those who would still like to contribute can drop off items at the centre before 10am on the day. “We are appealing to the community to please come forward and help us put a smile on these kids’ faces this Ramadan. There are so many orphans we are looking at this year including children from Vision Child and Youth Centre, Al Noor and lots more. With us being in the holy month of Ramadan, let’s do this for the kids and put a smile on their faces, insha Allah."
If you would like to know more about this initiative or how you can contribute, you can contact Zaakirah Sayed on 076 541 2345 or email her on zakirasayed@yahoo.com . VOC(Aishah Cassiem)
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