Amangwe Village reaches further into rural communities
While Amangwe finds itself in a good position presently, donations and sponsorships are always needed and welcomed
THE year in review for Amangwe Village, as noted at the organisation’s recent annual general meeting, was a positive one.
Despite difficult economic times, the NPO finds itself in a good position.
Amangwe Manager Erna Steynberg reported on the organisation’s numerous community projects, including the crèche’s toy library, outreach programmes, including home-based carers and wheelchair distribution, and the self-help groups.
Immensely successful, the 190 self-help groups reach no fewer than 3 400 women in rural communities, positively impacting almost 42 000 beneficiaries.
Since the groups’ inception in 2009, more than 52 000 loans have been issued, totalling almost R19-million.
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As well as providing fresh vegetables for the crèche, Amangwe’s food garden is used for community training.
The uThungulu Community Foundation provided funding for the training of 20 community members.
As part of the wheelchair distribution project, an 88-year-old woman is now able to once again feel the sun on her face as she can, after two years of being bed-ridden, venture outside in her new wheelchair.
The crèche’s toy library reaches out to 23 rural crèches which can make use of the various educational toys at Amangwe Crèche, saving them the virtually impossible expense of buying their own.
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Amangwe Village recently received funding from the National Lottery Commission, which will go a long way to helping the NPO continue its good works.
Any businesses interested in sponsoring can get a Section 18A certificate.
