KwaZulu-Natal is set to make history and become the first province to have a village for the orphans and abandoned children. Social ills such as HIV and Aids, drug abuse and poverty have had devastating socio-economic effects with children being the hardest hit. It is for these reasons that the provincial government has set aside R90 million for the construction of the Lungisisa Indlela Village (LIV).
Remarked Mkhize: “Construction is already underway and once completed, the village will boast multipurpose sports court, a clinic, a crèche, primary school and a secondary school to cater for the children.”
In addition, 16 of the 96 homes for the children have been completed and plans are underway to fast track the screening and training of foster parents. This will mark a new chapter for many rejected, neglected and abused children who will now have homes and grow up in a warm family environment.
Media is requested to join the premier on a tour of the village. This historic tour is scheduled as follows:-
Date: 4 November 2011
Time: 8h30
Venue: LIV Farm – Verulam
RSVP: Regi Khumalo
Media Liaison Desk for Dr Zweli Mkhize
Cell: 079 751 6108
E-mail: regi.khumalo@yahoo.com
Enquiries:
Ndabezinhle Sibiya
Premier’s Spokesperson
Cell: 082 3754742
E-mail: sibiyand@premier.kzntl.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal launches village for AIDS orphans
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