Hope for the Hopeless 69449 Campaign
I'd like to share a deeply moving story with you, one that speaks of resilience, generosity, and the unwavering dedication of a remarkable individual named Bonface Roman. Bonface, a humble yet incredibly intelligent soul from Malawi, crossed paths with me when he worked as a gardener a few years ago. Despite parting ways, our bond remained, and through our continued correspondence, I learned of his extraordinary journey.
You see, Bonface isn't just a gardener; he's a qualified teacher who found himself in South Africa due to financial constraints back home. Recently, he reached out to seek my guidance on a project close to his heart—an initiative he embarked upon alongside another teacher in Malawi. Together, they were bestowed a piece of land by the local tribe, where they've cultivated maize and extended a compassionate hand to 32 underprivileged children. But their vision doesn't stop there.
In their humble corner of the world, Bonface and his colleague are tirelessly working on erecting a school block, where they provide supplementary education to these children, many of whom are orphaned and lack basic necessities. Moreover, they extend their kindness to support three elderly individuals in their community.
What's truly remarkable is how Bonface, despite his modest means as a gardener, channels a portion of his earnings to fuel this noble cause. He juggles this selfless act of giving with the responsibilities of supporting his own family back in Malawi—a testament to his boundless compassion and sacrifice.
Their efforts have borne fruit in the form of one school block, yet it remains incomplete, lacking a roof and windows, among other essentials. Witnessing Bonface's dedication and the impact he's making with so little is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Now, I humbly seek your assistance in realizing Bonface's dream. Your support could help furnish that school block, providing shelter and education to those in need. Additionally, with your generosity, we can aid in registering their initiative as an official NGO in Malawi, amplifying their impact and ensuring sustainability for years to come.
In Bonface's story, we find the embodiment of resilience, compassion, and the power of one individual to ignite change. Let's join hands to uplift his noble cause and be a beacon of hope for those he tirelessly serves.
Here is a breakdown and costing for the materials needed to complete the school block:
- Cement
- Quantity: 35 bags
- Description: Plaster and floor
- Unit price in Rands: 228
- Amount: 7,980
- Door frame
- Quantity: 1
- Description: One door
- Unit price in Rands: 800
- Amount: 800
- Timber
- Quantity: 24
- Description:
- 14 pieces of 2 by 4 for roofing
- 10 pieces of 2 by 3 for roofing
- Unit price in Rands:
- 2 by 4 for roofing: 119
- 2 by 3 for roofing: 99
- Amount:
- 2 by 4 for roofing: 1,666
- 2 by 3 for roofing: 990
- Window
- Quantity: 6
- Unit price in Rands: 644
- Amount: 3,864
- Oil paint
- Quantity:
- 15 litres of Black colour
- 20 litres of Green colour
- Unit price in Rands: 327/5litre
- Amount:
- Black colour: 3,924
- Green colour: 6,540
- Water paint
- Quantity: 30 litres
- Unit price in Rands: 100
- Amount: 3,000
- Lime
- Quantity: 3 bags
- Description: Ndola
- Unit price in Rands: 228
- Amount: 684
- Timber guard
- Quantity: 10 litres
- Unit price in Rands: 495
- Amount: 4,950
- Iron sheets
- Quantity: 28
- Description: 10 feet
- Unit price in Rands: 168
- Amount: 4,704
- Ridge
- Quantity: 10
- Description: 6 feet
- Unit price in Rands: 60
- Amount: 600
- Wire nails
- Quantity:
- 6kg of 5 inches
- 5kg of 4 inches
- Unit price in Rands: 50
- Amount:
- 5 inches: 300
- 4 inches: 250
- Roof nails
- Quantity: 8kg
- Unit price in Rands: 50
- Amount: 400
- Grey paint
- Quantity: 5 litres
- Unit price in Rands: 327
- Amount: 327
- Labour charge
- Amount: 1,980
**Total: 43,159 Rands**
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Anonymous donated R 200 via Hope for the Hopeless
01 Mar 2024
R 200
Anonymous donated US $ 11 via Hope for the Hopeless
28 Feb 2024
US $ 11