The Khazimula growing tunnel has been erected. They delayed putting up the plastic/netting as it was very windy today but will be completed shortly. Khulisani Academy sent a team of students to help out, and along with 2 Khazimula children and Ed, Charlie (local farmers) as well as Fred, an irrigation specialist were able to set it up in 2 days.
This project was funded by a District grant that our club submitted and was approved enabling us to help fund the project.
Khazimula Children's project has been supported by our club over many years. https://www.facebook.com/khazimulachildrensproject/
The Khulisani students all have disabilities and have never attended a mainstream school but volunteered to come out and help erect the tunnel. A call was received from the school as well to say they would donate seedlings and topsoil for planting.
Lorraine Yoko Director on Board of Khazimula Children's project
"Financial aid received from the Rotary Club of Lincoln took care of expenses related to our Social Worker’s office, the shortfall in her salary, and funded the annual salary of Kenneth Hadebe, one of our male childcare workers who has been part of the Khazimula family since 2015. Both these individuals are integral members of our team of “Aunties & Uncles” on the ground who interact with our children daily.
A highlight at the end of last year was the arrival of the new vegetable growing tunnel. This item had been on our wish list for a good couple of years. The subsequent involvement of members of our local community in assisting Khazimula with the construction, erection and planting of seedlings was overwhelming and heartwarming. We are looking forward to having the children enjoy the ‘fruits’ of this project and to the harvesting of bumper crops in the next few months."
