Daily News Milk Fund: Caring for the babies
In a celebratory mood are Princess Shazi, Ayanda Mdluli, Sushie Munsamy, Michelle Potgieter, Sameera Kareem, and Sarah Pratley.
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The Daily News Milk Fund, a community-care project that is in its 83rd year of existence, reached out to the children living at the Shepherd’s Keep home on the Bluff, Durban with some essential goods on Monday.
Sameera Kareem, Ayanda Mdluli, Sushie Munsamy
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Shepherd’s Keep, a sanctuary in Bluff, Durban, that has been providing unconditional love and care to orphaned and abandoned babies affected by HIV/AIDS since 1998. Founded by Colin and Cheryl Pratley, the home has been a beacon of hope for the most vulnerable members of our society.
Sushie Munsamy
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To mark World Milk Day, the Daily News Milk Fund collaborated with the facility and delivered much-needed items from the home's wish list, a gesture that brought smiles, tears, and immense gratitude.
Daily News' editor Ayanda Mdluli said: "I'm proud to say that our Milk Fund is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged children.
Sameera Kareem
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Sameera Kareem, CSI Manager & Project Coordinator at Independent Media, described the visit as deeply emotional. “It was an incredibly heartwarming," said Kareem.
Michelle Potgieter, the current director of Shepherd’s Keep, was visibly moved by the gesture, especially since they were running thin on provisions.
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