+1 2B: Sharing a sandwich with those in need
The idea for +1 2B (plus one “toebie”) was born out of need at many schools in Windhoek. A large number of children go to school hungry in the mornings – mostly because of a lack of funding for proper nutrition.
They don't have a school lunch packed, probably for the same reason. The result is children sitting at school with decreased concentration levels, thinking about how hungry they are, instead of focusing on their schoolwork.
“2B” is SMS language for “toebroodjie”, which is Afrikaans for “sandwich”. Asking children who are more fortunate to pack at least one extra sandwich (or a bread) once a week (+1 2B) doesn't seem like a lot to ask.
“If we can have different schools providing sandwiches on different days of the week, we can feed the needy every day,” explained Elizma Theron. This takes the load off companies, parents and the government.
The project kicked off at WAP Treintjieskool last year.
“At this stage Windhoek Gymnasium Primary School has an amazing group of parents, led by Nadine Vorster, taking care of the project on Thursdays. They even started providing soup and porridge, in order to feed those in need at Elim Primary School, Dagbreek School, Jan Möhr High School and Orban Primary School,” she said.
Elizma urged parents to encourage their children to make the sandwiches themselves and put it in the designated crate at their school to teach them the value of giving.
“It is our responsibility as parents to teach our children that not everyone has the same as we do, and if we have more, we may choose to share with those not as fortunate. This raises their awareness about others and teaches them gratitude.”
To initiate the project, the requirements are as follows:
• One or more contact person(s) at schools who can collect sandwiches
once a week. This person needs to communicate with parents and teachers. Most schools have class representatives and WhatsApp groups for each class. A reminder needs to be sent the day before.
• A crate will be provided for collections.
• Drivers to deliver sandwiches to designated schools in need.
For more information, contact Elizma at [email protected] or at +264 81 122 4110.
They don't have a school lunch packed, probably for the same reason. The result is children sitting at school with decreased concentration levels, thinking about how hungry they are, instead of focusing on their schoolwork.
“2B” is SMS language for “toebroodjie”, which is Afrikaans for “sandwich”. Asking children who are more fortunate to pack at least one extra sandwich (or a bread) once a week (+1 2B) doesn't seem like a lot to ask.
“If we can have different schools providing sandwiches on different days of the week, we can feed the needy every day,” explained Elizma Theron. This takes the load off companies, parents and the government.
The project kicked off at WAP Treintjieskool last year.
“At this stage Windhoek Gymnasium Primary School has an amazing group of parents, led by Nadine Vorster, taking care of the project on Thursdays. They even started providing soup and porridge, in order to feed those in need at Elim Primary School, Dagbreek School, Jan Möhr High School and Orban Primary School,” she said.
Elizma urged parents to encourage their children to make the sandwiches themselves and put it in the designated crate at their school to teach them the value of giving.
“It is our responsibility as parents to teach our children that not everyone has the same as we do, and if we have more, we may choose to share with those not as fortunate. This raises their awareness about others and teaches them gratitude.”
To initiate the project, the requirements are as follows:
• One or more contact person(s) at schools who can collect sandwiches
once a week. This person needs to communicate with parents and teachers. Most schools have class representatives and WhatsApp groups for each class. A reminder needs to be sent the day before.
• A crate will be provided for collections.
• Drivers to deliver sandwiches to designated schools in need.
For more information, contact Elizma at [email protected] or at +264 81 122 4110.
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