The ZEP-RE PTA Reinsurance Company, in collaboration with Lions Club of Nkwazi District 415, has donated essential food items to Home of Happiness for children with disabilities.
This donation was done as part of the ZEP-RE’s corporate social responsibility initiative programme.
Speaking during the donation, ZEP-RE Country Manager for Zambia and Malawi, Owen Munthali, said the donation is an initiative reaffirming the company’s commitment to making a difference in the communities.
Mr Munthali said the donation of about K31, 000, will lighten the pressing challenges that the orphanage is facing.
“This donation is not just a statement of donation but that of solidarity and that we are with you Home of Happiness,” he said.
Meanwhile, Lions Club of Nkwazi District 415 President, Beatrice Mbewe, said Home of Happiness is a shelter that has become a sanctuary for vulnerable children in the community.
Ms Mbewe expressed gratitude to ZEP-RE Insurance for their invaluable partnership in supporting this noble cause.
“Your contribution has brought joy and hope to these young lives,” she said.
And a Social Worker of Home of Happiness, John Zulu, said the orphanage does not only accommodate children with disabilities but also children with no disabilities to promote inclusiveness.
Mr Zulu said the orphanage has since grown from sheltering only about seven children to about 87 children currently.
He also thanked ZEP-Re and Lions Club for the donation.
“We don’t take a donation like this lightly, we are sincerely grateful,” he said.
