The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development has donated assorted items to Chilenje Transit Home as part of activities marking Zambia’s 61st Independence Anniversary.
The reports that speaking during the handover, Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development Permanent Secretary Subeta Mutelo commended management at Chilenje Transit Home for their continued dedication to caring for vulnerable children.
“We are here to show our support and appreciation for the incredible work being done to protect and empower children who have faced various challenges such as neglect, abuse, and trafficking,” she said.
Chilenje Transit Home Chairperson Alice Kapilikisha explained that the institution, established by Parliament in 1957, has over the years provided shelter, education, and rehabilitation to children in need.
She further revealed that during Zambia’s struggle for independence, the home also accommodated children from neighboring countries involved in liberation movements, making it part of the region’s history.
“Freedom is not just about independence but also about helping others live better lives,” she said.
Currently, the transit home is caring for 30 children and has successfully reintegrated several others with their families after their cases were resolved through the courts.
And Assistant Director Human Resource Administration Joel Kazongo is pleased with the works done by the caregivers at Transit Home.
“I’m very happy we are not alone at this, the directors are also here just to ensure that we give support in terms of these donations,” he said.
Donations starting early this time around
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