The Southern Africa Dawah Network (SADN) is seeking urgent help to prevent its closure. Speaking to VOC’s Afternoon Cruise, Abubakr Mseleku, one of the project coordinators, said that with the centre’s financial conditions, many underprivileged children attending the centre’s madrassa could soon be affected by the lack of operational funds.
“Most of the children in the community, who are attending our madrassa from Monday to Friday, come from underprivileged backgrounds. We have about 45 kids at our centre as well and this is the reason why we have various projects, including the feeding scheme which is run at our centre during the week. It is very important and we need to see that they are fed and getting the proper education a child is ought to get,” he said.
Since the centre operates daily, they are forced to raise fund to pay for utilities. “We need to raise funds constantly to cover our costs so that we are able to keep operating.” This compelled the centre seek help from the community. “We need people to support our fundraisers as all money and donations are used for the centre. We are also asking people to support our ‘Sponsor a Child’ initiative for only R85 per child. This donation will go towards clothing, food, toiletries and much needed goods for these kids,” he urged.
Those who could offer a sewing machine to the centre should come forward. SADN have already received various fabrics to make the children clothing. "Whether it’s an old machine that you are not using or fabric that might be useful – drop it off, for it will be greatly appreciated,” said Mseleku. If you would like to donate towards the Southern Africa Dawah Network, you can contact Abubakr Mseleku on 031-304-8000 or email sadm@mweb.co.za . VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
“Most of the children in the community, who are attending our madrassa from Monday to Friday, come from underprivileged backgrounds. We have about 45 kids at our centre as well and this is the reason why we have various projects, including the feeding scheme which is run at our centre during the week. It is very important and we need to see that they are fed and getting the proper education a child is ought to get,” he said.
Since the centre operates daily, they are forced to raise fund to pay for utilities. “We need to raise funds constantly to cover our costs so that we are able to keep operating.” This compelled the centre seek help from the community. “We need people to support our fundraisers as all money and donations are used for the centre. We are also asking people to support our ‘Sponsor a Child’ initiative for only R85 per child. This donation will go towards clothing, food, toiletries and much needed goods for these kids,” he urged.
Those who could offer a sewing machine to the centre should come forward. SADN have already received various fabrics to make the children clothing. "Whether it’s an old machine that you are not using or fabric that might be useful – drop it off, for it will be greatly appreciated,” said Mseleku. If you would like to donate towards the Southern Africa Dawah Network, you can contact Abubakr Mseleku on 031-304-8000 or email sadm@mweb.co.za . VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
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