Help4Nam spreads even more holiday cheer this year
Brighter Christmas for hundreds of children
The Help4Nam charity donated gift packages to hospitalised children and free meals within communities this December.
“This time of year, it means so much more to put smiles on children’s faces and make it special for them.”
This is how Charlotte Sitler, one of the selfless women involved in the charity organisation Help4Nam, describes their annual Christmas projects, which were particularly successful this year.
For the third consecutive year, Help4Nam visited children in Katutura State Hospital this month, treating them with gifts.
“It’s incredibly emotional to see the excitement and how eager they are to open their gift packs,” Sitler said about this year’s visit to the hospital.
In the past, with the help of donations, Help4Nam was able to support around 100 children in the hospital. This year, however, the charity received increased support, allowing them to double their efforts – 200 hospitalised children received gifts this year.
A huge success
The organisation decided not only to help children admitted to the hospital over the festive season but also outpatients who regularly visit the hospital for follow-up appointments or to collect medication.
“This time of year, everyone is cheerful and on holiday. It’s a time for love and giving. It’s a time for joy, and these children have to spend it in the hospital,” Sitler explained.
“We want to put a smile on their faces and make them feel precious and special again, reminding them that there are people who care about them,” said another Help4Nam team member, Celeste Allies.
The Help4Nam team visited the hospital on 10 and 15 December, treating the children with gift packs that included toiletries, a colouring book and treats.
“It was a huge success, thanks to donors and volunteers from our community who supported us with these projects,” Allies said.
'Grateful and blessed'
In addition to their hospital visits, Help4Nam also assisted children in Groot Aub and Rehoboth by providing meals.
The team held a cook-out on 5 December in Groot Aub and the following day in Rehoboth. The event in Rehoboth was organised in collaboration with Mamma Margaret Soup Kitchen, where more than 200 children received meals.
Sitler, a retired teacher of 43 years, said she feels privileged to have been able to make a difference in children’s lives.
“I am very grateful and blessed to still be able to do this and give back to our community. I hope to set an example and encourage everyone to live a life of contribution and service.”
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This is how Charlotte Sitler, one of the selfless women involved in the charity organisation Help4Nam, describes their annual Christmas projects, which were particularly successful this year.
For the third consecutive year, Help4Nam visited children in Katutura State Hospital this month, treating them with gifts.
“It’s incredibly emotional to see the excitement and how eager they are to open their gift packs,” Sitler said about this year’s visit to the hospital.
In the past, with the help of donations, Help4Nam was able to support around 100 children in the hospital. This year, however, the charity received increased support, allowing them to double their efforts – 200 hospitalised children received gifts this year.
A huge success
The organisation decided not only to help children admitted to the hospital over the festive season but also outpatients who regularly visit the hospital for follow-up appointments or to collect medication.
“This time of year, everyone is cheerful and on holiday. It’s a time for love and giving. It’s a time for joy, and these children have to spend it in the hospital,” Sitler explained.
“We want to put a smile on their faces and make them feel precious and special again, reminding them that there are people who care about them,” said another Help4Nam team member, Celeste Allies.
The Help4Nam team visited the hospital on 10 and 15 December, treating the children with gift packs that included toiletries, a colouring book and treats.
“It was a huge success, thanks to donors and volunteers from our community who supported us with these projects,” Allies said.
'Grateful and blessed'
In addition to their hospital visits, Help4Nam also assisted children in Groot Aub and Rehoboth by providing meals.
The team held a cook-out on 5 December in Groot Aub and the following day in Rehoboth. The event in Rehoboth was organised in collaboration with Mamma Margaret Soup Kitchen, where more than 200 children received meals.
Sitler, a retired teacher of 43 years, said she feels privileged to have been able to make a difference in children’s lives.
“I am very grateful and blessed to still be able to do this and give back to our community. I hope to set an example and encourage everyone to live a life of contribution and service.”
– [email protected]
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