BOPEU donates to pupils

GABORONE - Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) recently donated school hampers to Therisanyo Primary School in Old Naledi.
Speaking at the occasion, the Assistant Minister of Local Government, Mr Lebonaamang Mokalake said the event marked a "milestone in our endeavour as a nation to realise the aspirations of our national vision".
Mr Mokalake commended BOPEU for their efforts to reach out to the community, noting that the culture dates back to when the organisation was called Botswana Civil Servants Association (BCSA).
He said BOPEU's efforts were in line with one of the pillars of Vision 2016: 'A Compassionate, Just and Caring Nation'.
To the parents, teachers and students of Therisanyo, Minister Mokalake urged them to see the donation as an encouragement, adding that they should be grateful for the donation.
The chairperson of BOPEU in Gaborone, Mr Justice Modise said that they intend to continue helping the needy, adding that their yearly plan which includes community participation enables them to identify organisations which they wish to work with.
Mr Modise further noted that this year they were interested in children, and Therisanyo was identified and the school chose six children to receive the donation.
BOPEU is a non-profit making organisation and it depends on fundraising activities such as sponsored walks to be able to give back to the community.
The children who benefited from the donation are Tlotlo Odirile, Kabo Gosiame, Karabo Gabotlhalefe, Tshiamo Manamela and Lesedi Vandi. They are students from standards two to seven.
The hamper included full school uniform including tracksuits, writing materials and back packs to carry books.