12 Jun 2023

Ditsele Trust received an early Christmas present from Mascom through the latter’s Mascom 3 For 3 social responsibility initiative.

Ditsele Trust is a non-profit making organisation that was formed to improve the lives of people born with albinism.

The Mascom 3-for-3 initiative is a movement that encourages Mascom staff to devote three hours of their time to causes and initiatives that could serve their communities. 

The three hours is anchored on the pillars of servitude, community upliftment, and teamwork.

Speaking during the handover ceremony of eye care wear and skin creams to Ditsele Trust in Ramotswa Saturday, Mascom procurement manager, Ms Motshidise Moremi-Motshewa said the initiative was done all over the country on different projects.

“Just like our forefathers, the past three Batswana Chiefs who went to England to seek protection we intend to follow that route of volunteerism to serve Batswana. 

As our slogan reflects, we are number one because of you! Community service is our priority,” she said.

She explained that they had a conversation with people living with albinism at the kgotla last year and invited a specialist to appreciate the challenges they faced.

Ms Moremi-Motshewa appreciated the support they got from establishments such as Ponong Medical Services in the procurement of the gifts. 

She express pleasure at the fulfilment of the promises they made last year.

A medical expert at Gaborone’s Princess Marina Hospital, Dr Malebogo Ralethaka explained the challenges and offered advice on skin condition and eye care.

For his part, founder of Ditsele Trust, Mr Rapula Ditsele expressed hope that with such good gestures, people living with albinism would be economically empowered. 

He urged other members of the community to come on board and offer any support that would give them hope and courage to eke out a decent living. ends