Branton Matondo
Christmas celebrations are traditionally fashioned and characterized by sharing of gifts and remembering loved ones and so much was the celebration hosted by Mutare ward 4 Councillor Edson Kalulu at his house in Sakubva.
Cllr Kalulu took the festive season celebrations back to the community as he shared goodies with the needy from his ward.
The grocery packages which consisted of 2kg rice, 2kg sugar, one green bar soap, 1kg salt and 750ml cooking oil were donated to 51 residents who included the elderly and those living with disabilities.
Speaking to TellZim News, Kalulu said the donation was meant to cater for people finding it difficult to survive during hard times.
“The donation was meant for the elderly, people living with disabilities including visual impairments within ward 4. I thought as a special day of the year, it should be celebrated by giving back to the needy. These items were shared equally among the 51 selected residents.”
“There are people who are finding it hard to make a standard living in ward 4. I felt the goodies should also be shared amongst orphans. Though 32 people got a fair share of council’s donations, l saw it fit enough to further select 51 members because ward 4 is huge,” said Kalulu.
He also called for other social custodians and community leaders to remember the community.
“It’s good to share and give to those who are living with disabilities, old people and less privileged, so that they enjoy on Christmas day. Social leaders should give back to the community because sharing and giving is a traditional social norm,” he added.
The sharing of gifts by Cllr Kalulu follows a well-received cheer fund and donation by Mutare City Council on December 24 at Queens Hall.
Mutare city fathers donated to 32 members from every ward across the city.
Organizations across Mutare have been remembering the needy within the community.
TALM Real Givers led by Mutare Informal Traders Association (MITA) President Itai Kariparire gives back to community on a monthly basis.
Ward 4 constitutes Maonde and Muchena sections, New and Old Chisamba, Mundembe and Chisamba singles.
