It's early Christmas for Nyamirambo needy children

A variety of charities reach out to individuals and families at Christmas. After all, the holiday season can be a difficult time for some, especially those who are in need. The stress of the season, coupled with financial woes, can be a lot for anyone to handle. Nonprofit organisations recognise this fact and do their best to give aid when it is needed most. Last week, orphans and other children within the Nyamirambo community under the Gisimba After School Programme, received Christmas provisions and gifts from Deloitte Rwanda, a consulting firm in Kigali. The provisions, in form of clothes, food and beverages, toys, liquid soap and other utilities, were handed over to the children by a group of over 20 people who visited them as a way of giving back to the community and promoting corporate social responsibility. Norbert Kagoro, from Deloitte Rwanda, said the aim of the visit was to extend love to the young people and make a positive impact as the year ends. “We are trying to make an impact that matters. We do this at the end of every year. And this year, we have decided to visit the Gisimba After School Programme ahead of Christmas,” he said. Patrick Gisimba (R) welcomes the visitors from Deloitte. (Photos by K. Hudson) He also appreciated the talent showcased by the children in music, fashion shows and modeling during the visit. Patrick Rutikanga Gisimba, the in-charge of Gisimba After School Programme, said that the visit depicts that the community appreciates what they are doing and expressed gratitude to the visiting team. “It is really a great thing to have people appreciate what you are doing. It is a good encouragement to the children,” Gisimba said. It is inevitable for a child to feel sad if he does not expect a merry Christmas, or a brand new toy from Santa. One of the orphans that received the gifts, Ali Imanzi, said it is a sign that the world is not indifferent about the situation of the orphans. “Even though we grew up without parents, this visit shows that there are other people that care,” Imanzi said. The Gisimba After School Programme has over 200 children that include orphans under its care. editorial@newtimes.co.rw

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It's early Christmas for Nyamirambo needy children