18 Dec 2016

Mascom’s chief executive officer, Mr Jose Couceiro, hosted a Christmas party for children at the Gamodubu Childcare Trust.

The CEO together with Mascom senior managers ensured that the party left lasting impressions on over 235 children from the centre. The day was fun filled and gave kids an opportunity to play games as well as receive gifts in the form of Christmas clothes, toys, stationary and toiletry.

Mascom communications and public relations manager, Ms Barbara Gotlop, commended the centre management for their efforts especially their daily contributions in taking care if the children.

“I am told 60 of these children are staying here and this is a commendable effort to the caring volunteers who have dedicated their time to taking care of others and making sure there is food , clothes and other provisions for these children,” she said.

She emphasised the importance of giving another person hope, adding that the present should not define what tomorrow should be like.

“Indeed the youth of Gamodubu and surrounding areas will be a better people tomorrow because of the commitment and sacrifices you make every day,” said Ms Gotlop.

She also commended the centre management for having produced many talented and hardworking young people who are doing well in the society.

Mascom CEO has been hosting a Christmas party for orphans and vulnerable children in different parts of the country since 1999 to date, to the benefit of various non-governmental organisations across the country. Some villages which has benefitted include Morwa, Palapye, Otse, Tlokweng, Letlhakane and D’Kar among others.

For her part, the centre coordinator, Ms Shirely Madikwe appreciated efforts of companies such as Mascom who played part in supporting their mandate.

She said the centre targeted orphans, vulnerable children and the youth who come from villages of Mmanoko, MmaKanke, Magwane and Mmamhiko.

Ms Madikwe said some kids stay at the centre during week days to relief them of the 12 kilometre distance they travel to school every day.

“Some are supported by the centre through the feeding project,” she said.

She explained that the centre operates with nine volunteers and currently gets support from Mr Vege, Woolworths, Bokomo and different churches as well as individuals. ENDS