A woman from Soweto who runs a programme to help orphans in a village in Limpopo, South Africa's northernmost province, has begun helping poorly adults too.
Elizabeth Rapuleng journeys to Limpopo twice a month to Muhlava to deliver parcels of food, toys, medication and wheelchairs to the children. And now, she has started recruiting volunteers to help care for sick adults in the village as well.
The Pfunano-Thusano Care Project was initiated in 2004 when Ms Rapuleng was visiting relatives in the area and met three orphans, Allafrica.com reports.
She said: "Something just touched me and moved me to help them. I then spoke to the chief about starting an orphan-care project in the area. He found five villagers who were prepared to help me."
"The number of orphans and sick people grows every month," added Ms Rapuleng.
"I just hope I'm making a meaningful contribution in the fight against poverty and HIV and AIDS, albeit in a small way."
Local traditional leader Hosi Mpumulanga Muhlava.noted that the villagers are extremely grateful for her help and support.
"We deeply appreciate what she is doing for our community. We feel blessed."
Following the launch of the project three years ago, care is now provided for 365 orphans and 95 sick adults, and wheelchairs have been donated for 20 disabled people.
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