The Southern African Development Community, SADC First Spouses have commended SOS for the good work it is doing to uplift the living standards of the less privileged children in society.
Speaking on behalf of the First Spouses, Lesotho’s First Lady Mathato Mosisili said
money cannot be compared to the love the organization was giving to the children.
Mrs. Mosisili said this after touring the SOS children village in Lusaka today.
She called on other organizations to emulate and support SOS in order for it to run
smoothly.
And speaking earlier at the same function, SOS Director , Florence Phiri paid
glowing tribute to the First Ladies for finding time off their busy schedule to
visit the childrens village.
Mrs. Phiri appealed for support from the SADC First Ladies.
She said her organization is present in all the SADC member countries and that
currently 48, 000 children were being looked after in the region.
She added that a total of 4,800 children were being looked after in Zambia alone.
The SADC First Spouses also donated $8, 300 US dollars to SOS in Zambia
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