Street children and people with disabilities at Hope for Children in Namiyango, Blantyre, were treated to a special lunch courtesy of CTS Courier Service.
The event was part of celebrations for the birthday of the company’s founder, Jacqueline Bokosi, who is currently in the United States of America.
Speaking during the luncheon, CTS Courier’s Kameza Branch Manager, Winfreda Chiponde, said Bokosi felt it was important to celebrate her birthday by giving back to the underprivileged.
“Most of these people are sidelined in society because of their condition. It is good to share the little we have with the marginalized and let them know they are not forgotten,” she said.
Hope for Children’s executive director, Innocent Tengeza, expressed gratitude to CTS Courier for the support. He shared his personal experience of once being a street child due to hardships he faced growing up in a family where both his parents are blind.
He said: “This gesture means a lot because many disabled people and street kids are struggling, especially now when hunger has affected many parts of the country.”
One of the beneficiaries, King Chauya, urged other well-wishers to step in and assist with long-term interventions that would empower them to become self-reliant.
“We appreciate the food and the kindness, but we also need support that will help us start businesses and lift us out of stress,” he said.
Apart from the meal, the beneficiaries were also entertained by gospel musician Maggie Mangani, whose music brought joy and encouragement to the gathering.
