“Eradicate poverty through education”

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The chief of Mauluma village in Nzhelelele,  Chief Ramaano “Muthu-ha-thonwi” Ravele, launched a thanksgiving project through which he hopes to change the lives of his people for the better.

Chief Ravele believes that the social challenges of society, such as poverty, unemployment and illiteracy, can be eradicated if leaders learn more about these challenges in their communities. During the launch of “Project Mpho” last Saturday, Chief Ravele said that society’s challenges were interrelated to crime.

The project was initiated by the chief, the Ravele royal council, the Ravele Development Forum and the Ravele Traditional Council. 

According to Chief Ravele, education is a fundamental aspect of eradicating challenges because it ensures that people are no longer living in abject poverty. “We will endeavour to fight poverty and make sure that our people are employed through our projects and that children and elders can read and write,” he added. He said that if community members made it a habit in their society to be critical thinkers and researchers, it would uplift the community.

The project was launched simultaneously with the Nndwayamiomva community crèche’s graduation ceremony. The young ones were given gifts, including books and mugs. Some of the young ones were dressed in traditional attire during the ceremony to signify the importance of cultural values.

Several people from the village donated items such as clothes, shoes and other gifts that will be given to local indigent people. On the 21st of this month, needy people will gather at the village’s kraal and receive their gifts.

The chairperson of the Ravele royal family, Doctor Elias Ravele, said the initiative was meant to raise children who would understand the need to help those who were suffering. He said if children of today understood the importance of tradition and culture, it would be easier to instil those values into the next generation. “This would instil a sense of ownership among the residents. They will feel that this community is theirs and ensure that it is free from social ills,” he added.

Date:18 December 2014

By: Phathutshedzo Luvhengo

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