Bagamoyo, Tanzania: The Second Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangi emphasized that good education will lead to good citizenship and also profession for a better livelihood. He gave this advice as a Chief guest at the Christmas Party held at the Medina orphanage at Vikawe in Bagamoyo District.
The organizers and host was Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani at this orphanage centre which is a Signature Project of the club. The club spent TShs. 1,351,000/= by distributing flour, sugar, rice, cakes, buscuits, apples, soft drinks, toys and clothes through the hands of Lion Collins who acted as Santa Claus much ahead of the Christmas Festivals on 25/26th December.
At the party, the Vice District Governor said: "The ills of the society can be reduced through good education. Take education seriously and aim to become good citizens and also become professionals to improve the livelihood of your future families and this progressive nation."
The President of the club, Lion Pushpa Shah said that children need affection and support and lack of these qualities will lead children to the streets and ultimately they will become beggars. She said:"It should be our aim to see that charitable organizations like the Lions and other NGOs give adequate assistance to the orphanage centres."
The Medina Orphanage Centre at Vikawe accomodate 86 boys and girls who are looked after by seven matrons and helpers. The children range from the age of two to fourteen. Twenty four Lions and family members formed as a team to carry out this charitable project.
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| Second Vice District Governor Lion haiderali Gangji addressing residents of the Medina Orphanage Centre and Lions and their families at the Christmas Party where food ration and cold drinks worth TShs. 1,351,000/= was donated by Lions Club of Pwani. |
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| Lion Collin acting as Santa Claus and Lion Sayed Rizwan Qadri, club Secretary distributing gifts to 86 boys and girls at the Medina Orphanage at Vikawe in Bagamoyo District. |
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