{"id":38138,"date":"2023-11-09T16:42:50","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T16:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/?p=38138"},"modified":"2023-11-09T16:09:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T16:09:59","slug":"masiela-trust-hosts-fundraiser-for-ending-violence-against-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/masiela-trust-hosts-fundraiser-for-ending-violence-against-children","title":{"rendered":"Masiela Trust Hosts Fundraiser For Ending Violence Against Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>In a bid to raise funds and awareness about the challenges and realities of orphaned children, Masiela Trust Fund (MTF) hosted their annual fund raising gala dinner last week at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone. Under the theme, \u201cEnding Violence Against Children\u201d Masiela Trust Fund has also embarked on a drive to identify children without birth certificates and get them registered.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cBirth registration is one of the fundamental rights of a child and is requirement for the child\u2019s enjoyment of other human rights and access to essential social services,\u201d the Marketing and Public Relations Officer of MTF, Refilwe Lesolle said.<\/p>\n

Sexual exploitation<\/p>\n

\u201cThese include access to education, healthcare, protection against violence, exploitation and abuse including commercial sexual exploitation, trafficking, child labour and harmful traditional practices such as child marriage.\u201d<\/p>\n

The aim of MTF\u2019s gala dinner was to take the necessary steps to raise financial aid for the Trust. To that end, the guest speaker Thapelo Tsheole, who is the CEO of the BSE, described the event as testament to the power of collective will and a celebration of shared commitment to the well-being of vulnerable children in local communities.<\/p>\n

He highlighted that MTF\u2019s mission aligns with that of the Botswana Stock Exchange where the bourse recognises that corporate responsibility goes beyond the balance sheet.<\/p>\n

Moral obligation<\/p>\n

\u201cSupporting such initiatives is not just an option but a moral obligation,\u201d Tsheole said as made a personal donation of P10 000 to the MTF.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs organisations, we don\u2019t operate in isolation but are an integral part of the communities we serve and our success is related to the well-being of those communities. Our local communities provide us with the human capital and the consumer base that sustains our operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we invest in the welfare of children, we are investing in the future of our nation. We have a responsibility to ensure that they have access to the opportunities and the support they need to thrive.<\/p>\n

Strong support system<\/p>\n

\u201cI therefore invite Masiela Trust Fund to visit the BSE to explore some of the opportunities that we can do together so that we play a more critical role in the well-being of the children in this country.\u201d<\/p>\n

As donations began to flow, Cresta Lodge stood out with P100 000, and the Managing Director of Cresta Marakanelo, Mokwena Morulane, was on cue to state: \u201cSome people are fortunate as they come from homes with both parents and a strong support system.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur people at Masiela wake up each day thinking about that child who doesn\u2019t have anything, and that\u2019s what motivates us as the trustees to ensure we play our part.\u201d<\/p>\n

MTF used the occasion to launch \u201cBonang Bana Half Marathon\u201d featuring legendary athlete Glody Dube, who is the CEO of Golden Door Sports Agency. The half marathon will kick off in July next year.<\/p>\n

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