In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Road Fund has donated a newly built two-roomed house to a vulnerable child-headed family of Ribaneng, in the Mafeteng District.
The house was officially handed over to the family at a ceremony hosted by the Road Fund. Speaking at the occasion, the Head of Human Resources and Administration Ms. Mafako Lepholisa, who is also a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee explained that choosing the family amongst many others at the Ministry of Social Development way back in 2020 was not easy, but as they met they family they soon realised their vulnerability and decided to improve their lives for the better.
In her remarks, the Principal of Ribaneng High School Mrs. Puleng Nkaleche, expressed gratitude to the Road Fund, noting that the organisation has consistently supported these children with both their educational and personal needs. She highlighted that the Road Fund has stood by the children even when they faced challenges, offering guidance instead of abandoning them.
Addressing the beneficiaries, Mrs. Matšepang Sekhokoane the Chief Executive Officer of the Road Fund, emphasised that even though the children has been assisted over the years, Road Fund saw it befitting to built a house as shelter is the most essential of human needs.
“Our desire is to create a significant and positive impact on society, I urge you to take good care of this house, live together harmoniously and most of all stand strong together and make the house a home for yourselves’, she reiterated.
Representing the Ministry of Social Development in Mafeteng, Ms. Realeboha Mohapi expressed her appreciation, noting that the Road Fund has supported the children for the past five years and has consistently fulfilled, and even exceeded, its promise to care for them. She described the donation of the house as a grand gesture that will profoundly benefit the children.
Speaking on behalf of the Mafeteng District Administration Mr. Taelo Mohloai commended the Road Fund for the donation, describing it as a symbol of the organisation’s commitment to community development. He reminded the children of the importance of maintaining their new home responsibly.
The Member of Parliament for Maliepetsane Constituency Mr. Lehlohonolo Hlapisi praised the Road Fund for the noble gesture, adding that Road Fund has really gone beyond the line of duty by giving back to the community is the most meaningful way.
“I for one appreciate Road Fund so much for the work they are doing in financing the maintenance of roads, but this ceremony has humbled me because Road Fund ensured that this family becomes dignified through this beautiful house they are handing over today,” he concluded.
The event was graced by the Member of Parliament for Maliepetsane Constituency Mr. Lehlohonolo Hlapisi, Senior Government Officials from the Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Education and Training and Ministry of Local Government through the District Administrator’s office in Mafeteng.
The Road Fund Management and Staff, Teachers and school children of Ribaneng High and Primary Schools and the villagers also came in numbers to witness the event. The celebration was further serenaded by students from both Schools, who performed songs and poems adding joyous atmosphere to the occasion.
