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The Citizen
2 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
Alex children gleeful as they celebrate Children's Day
An atmosphere of joy filled the Alexandra 3rd Ave Children's Library as children gathered to celebrate Children's Day on June 6. The event was hosted by the Alex Early Childhood Development (ECD) Forum in collaboration with Ladles of Love, Colgate, and the Dis-chem Foundation. Read more: Children showcase their colourful hats at a hat parade The deputy chairperson of the forum Wendy Ramogale said the celebration formed part of their forum's efforts to improve children's physical activity. 'These days, children no longer play outside. Most children are always indoors watching TV and scrolling through social media. So, it's best for them to go outside. At least when they are out like this, they get to play and they are also socialising.' Children were filled with excitement as they participated in a sack race, hopping to the finish line. Some participated in an egg race game, rushing to cross the finish line first while trying to balance their eggs on a spoon. Others were bursting with laughter as they struggled to twirl their hula hoops around their waist. 'Children are happy, and all the teachers are also getting to know each other. It is teamwork because the principals are cooking for all the children today. Ladles of Love donated food for us, and Dischem donated food parcels for the children. So, the day is 'wow',' Ramogale shared. Also read: Alex children seek missing parents Johannesburg branch manager of Ladles of Love Phindile Nkosi said they wanted to cherish the children and celebrate Children's Day with them. She acknowledged the significance of the day, and emphasised that beyond fun and games, her organisation protested children from malnutrition and hunger. 'We do not provide them with junk food, but we give them vegetables. So, we are trying to fight malnutrition and to make sure children are healthy in the ECDs. We also provide them with two meals per day to try to prevent hunger.' After participating in all the games, children were offered Colgate packs and snacks while waiting for teachers to finish cooking. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! Related article: Call to help build children's library dream in Alexandra
eNCA
5 days ago
- General
- eNCA
Ladles of Love launches 2025 Mandela Day campaign
JOHANNESBURG - With Mandela Day just around the corner, leading hunger relief organisation, Ladles of Love, is launching its 2025 Mandela Day campaign. The theme is 'Make Every Day a Mandela Day and Feed the Future.' WATCH | Nelson Mandela Day | One act of kindness goes a long way The aim is to fight child food poverty through large-scale volunteerism and purpose-driven partnerships. The founder and CEO of Ladles of Love, Danny Diliberto, joined eNCA to discuss the initiative.
eNCA
28-05-2025
- General
- eNCA
NGO tackles child food poverty in underserved communities
JOHANNESBURG - On world hunger day Ladles of Love non-profit organisaton (NGO) is launching its 2025 Mandela Day campaign, focusing on supporting preschools. This imitative will be implemented in under-served communities to tackle child food poverty. The campaign aims to make every day a Mandela Day for children in need. Founder and CEO of Ladles of Love Danny Diliberto says food poverty is a pressing issue in the country where children are found to be eating food which is not proper for their nutrition. He also noted a gab within under-served communities wherein there is a lack of knowledge regarding food that nourishes the body.
eNCA
28-05-2025
- General
- eNCA
NGO tackels child food poverty in under-served communities
JOHANNESBURG - On world hunger day Ladles of Love non-profit organisaton (NGO) is launching its 2025 Mandela Day campaign, focusing on supporting preschools. This imitative will be implemented in under-served communities to tackle child food poverty. The campaign aims to make every day a Mandela Day for children in need. Founder and CEO of Ladles of Love Danny Diliberto says food poverty is a pressing issue in the country where children are found to be eating food which is not proper for their nutrition. He also noted a gab within under-served communities wherein there is a lack of knowledge regarding food that nourishes the body.
