Children’s homes bosses salute Buju, Kanye
The managers of two boys’ homes in Jamaica have hailed the contributions of entertainers Kanye West and Buju Banton who distributed computers to the institutions.
Buju Banton got Kanye West to help his efforts in giving back and helping to better the lives of marginalised boys. They contributed 50 laptops, one for each boy at Sunbeam Children’s Home, and 10 desktop computers and chairs for Mount Olivet Boys’ Home. Desmond Whitely, manager of Sunbeam Boys’ Home, was full of thanks for the donation.
“Mr Myrie, we are grateful for your commitment to supporting Sunbeam boys, through your foundation, and as a result you have motivated others such as Mr Kanye West to partner with you in impacting these young men, especially in their educational development,” Whitely said. “You may never know the names of the boys you are helping, but their future will be much better because of you. Our boys are proud of you both; they are inspired by your gift and have committed to caring these computers while using them to improving themselves so they can advance the welfare of Jamaica and the whole human race,” he added.
SINCERE GRATITUDE
Likewise, Patrick Newman of Mount Olivet Boys’ Home stated, “Mr Myrie, your commitment to get your partners involved and share with the boys has not gone unnoticed and we want to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for your acts of kindness.
“It is a well-known fact that children are predominantly the most voiceless, powerless and vulnerable in our society; however, we want you to know how much we appreciate your devotion to the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home, which remains as a beacon of hope for these boys in state care.”
Well known for his humanitarian efforts, Buju Banton has long been contributing to the lives of marginalised youths. In August, he contributed his three million dollar cash prize to Sunbeam Children’s Home after he won the Festival Song Competition. The home is using the money for a poultry and egg production venture.
Buju Banton summed up commitment to the homes with the lyrics of his 1997 hit song, Hills and Valley.
“There are many youths who are in need of a helping hand. Together we can make their lives so much better. I love to see brothers and sisters looking out for one another. That’s the way it should be.
Not contrary.”