SPECIAL CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY
PHILANTROPIC author, mbira musician and herbalist, Sekuru Hwesa, says children with disability need special attention with the lockdown now on level four.
The 41-year-old, who has been assisting less privileged children under Zunde Rachiremba Care Centre for Children with Disabilities, said he would not be deterred by the Covid-19 third wave from fulfilling his mandate.
He however, said they will continue observing the Covid19 restrictions as outlined by Government when discharging their duties.
“Under Zunde Rachiremba Care for Children with Disabilities, we now have seven cell groups in Harare with 20 kids per cell who need special attention since they are living with disabilities.
“We have been mobilising resources to raise funds meant to buy some basics they need every day. The work involves a lot of mobility on our side and we will not tire anytime soon until we touch someone’s life,” he said. The affable herbalist said he would not solely depend on donations to cater for the children’s needs since most corporate organisations are finding the going touch.
“I have a farm in Norton where I have been growing herbal teas among other medicines which I sell and in turn channel part of the proceeds to charity.
“We have been doing this under Zimtotems banner until we partnered with a number of organisations which has made our job easier to help the needy,” he added.
Musically, Sukuru Hwesa
whose birth name is Struggle Dlamini added: “We are in the process of releasing our fourth album titled Chigaba Cheuchi Volume 2. In this album we will include the “Shumba”, “Mhofu”, “Nzou”, “WaMambo”, Bonga and “Gumbo” totems and two traditional songs “Hwahwa” and “Jikinya Kumbere” where the proceeds from the musical sales will also be channelled towards charity.
“We are all doing this in the name of charity with the need to help children with disabilities.”
He added: “As a philanthropist, I hope to use my influence to step up my campaign against drug abuse which is rampant in most communities due to inactivity.
“Drug abuse has reached alarming levels and we need to put our hands together.”
Sekuru Hwesa who continues to touch hearts of many with his charity work said is also inviting partners to come on board n and help the need.
He believes real celebrities must use their popularity to change other people’s lives, especially during such trying times of Covid-19.