SnAPSA reminds Bombani residents that they are not forgotten
Tsholofelo Sekati, the shelter's manager, reflected on the significance of the visit, noting that it reaffirms the presence of Ubuntu in the community. She added that the visit also addressed one of the issues they often grapple with in the civil society space—the feeling of loneliness.
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'With all the social ills that are going on, we tend to feel alone most of the time. We often feel like our efforts are futile. So, days like these are a reminder that we are not alone.'
SnAPSA's initiative was filled with activities designed to uplift and donations tailored to the residents' needs. Sekati praised the intentionality behind the contributions. She shared that SnAPSA thought carefully about what the women and children at the shelter need, not just to ease their burdens but to bring moments of joy.
Additionally, she emphasised that selecting items from one's possessions, with the belief that someone else will find value in them, is a deep act of care, which they at Bombani Shelter appreciate.
'This ensures that our clients always feel like there is a community that cares for them. They might be facing challenges in their relationship with their loved ones, but there are people out there who are thinking about them and care for them and their well-being.'
Rabeka Silinda, a social worker with SnAPSA, noted that the visit was timed ahead of Mandela Day to offer meaningful support. She explained that people at the shelter sometimes feel alone and like the world has forgotten about them. 'We came to say that 'you are loved, and you matter,'' she shared.
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