Hello friends!
My name is Valerie. I am the
Finance and Administration Officer at Nhaka Foundation. I joined Nhaka
Foundation in January 2014. I was touched by the plight of the many orphans and
vulnerable children that we serve in this country. They are living in dire
poverty, without access to the most basic needs such as food, adequate
clothing, health care & education. Being a mother, I want to make a
difference in the world my son is growing up in and teach him to be selfless.
Growing up and living in urban Zimbabwe,
one is somewhat unaware or rather we choose to be unaware of the difficulties
that other fellow Zimbabweans are in. We tend to take for granted and moan
about the hand that life has dealt us. We do not realise that others are worse
off than we are. I am challenged by Team Nhaka! They have dedicated their life
to meeting the needs of these innocent beings giving them a better start in
life and a chance to break the cycle of poverty. Nhaka Foundation is giving
hope for a brighter future not only to this generation, but even for generations
to come. It is such a noble initiative.
What I love about these kids is how they
are so unlike us. They have joy and are always smiling! Reminds me of Job 5: 22
“At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of
the beasts of the earth.” Most of us cannot imagine ever living in the
conditions they are living in. These kids go to school on an empty stomach and
coming back to an empty pantry. This is their reality, except through this they
are smiling, laughing and playing!
So take a second look at your life and
count your blessings. Things are not as bad as they seem to be. Spread a little
joy, smile a bit more and laugh your lungs out.
I’ll leave you with Psalm 126: 2 “Our
mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was
said among the nations, “The Lord has done a good thing for them.””
Come on, laugh through 2014!
Until next time,
Valerie
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