REFILWE ORPHANS CHRISTMAS PARTY


As part of our initiative to contribute to the community and social reponsibilty, Peacock Travel & Tours South Africa hosted a Christmas Party for 200 orphans and abandoned children of the Refilwe Township near Cullinan, Gauteng. The party was held on Saturday 11^th December 2010 at the Tshepang Community Center where the orphans converge daily to be fed. The event was aimed at giving those less privileged children who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances, a special Christmas to remember, and to make them feel special and loved. Peacock’s Social Committee comprising of Rose, Antionette and Palesa spent 2 days shopping for all the groceries, decorations and gifts. By Friday evening prior to the D-day, everything was ready including the sound system, the jumping castle etc. Since Refilwe is about an hour drive from Centurion, we all agreed to meet at the office before 7am so that we can depart at 07h00 precisely; to which everyone complied.

We got to Refilwe at about 8am and everyone set out on their duties which had already been prearranged- some were at the kitchen to help with the cooking while the rest were at the Community Center’s hall to organize it and have it ready for the party. While all this was happening, the jumping castles was set up outside to keep the children busy, and with much delight they were all jumping around. Here I must say- we really made a great impression on the children because it was an exciting entertainment activity for them in that poverty stricken lifestyles and environment.


At the hall, we set up the chairs, packed the gift items for the teenagers, decorated the hall as well as set up the sound system which was also a major hit with these young folks. At exactly 10am the program started. An opening prayer was shared by Pastor JC who is one responsible for running the kitchen and programs for the kids. Shortly afterwards, there was a brief introduction of Peacock Travel & Tours particularly on our services and our contribution to the occasion. A Peacock representative was asked to share something with the children and this was handled by Tunde who did a fantastic job motivating the children with a speech titled “Dare To Dream”. As soon as he finished there was another talk by the Pastor’s daughter who shared some scriptures from the Bible. Meanwhile the Santa Claus (Tunde) was getting ready as he took pictures with the children outside. As soon as the lady was done, the Father Christmas was invited in and distributed the gift items with the children as prearranged.


In an attempt to entertain us all, the children’s dance troupe gave us an overwhelming dance display in Cha-Cha-Cha and Tango. It was quite interesting to see that children with such background could display such awesome talent. The dancing is part of the programs run at the Community Center to keep the children off the streets.



After the dance was over, the children were dispatched and were told to converge at 1pm for lunch and whole lot of them gathered in front of the kitchen as they waited eagerly for the food. At this time the whole lot of delicacies were ready and finishing touches were been put here and there to serve the children. As soon as the food was ready, the children filed out in a long queue and everyone was treated to a sumptuous meal and drink. As if that was not enough, there came a dessert afterwards and this made the children to come ask if they were going to be fed like this every day from then onwards. Their care-givers also confessed to us that we are the first company/sponsor since the place was established to have given them such an outstanding treatment. Apparently the whole community was very surprised and very appreciative.



Peacock travel really made a lasting impression in the hearts of those children and the care givers.

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