The Flying Cargo Charity Drive, an initiative spearheaded by businessman Shaheed Amin and his companies, Flying Cargo and African Cargo Logistics, is distributing food hampers to vulnerable families across Botswana ahead of Christmas.
The initiative started with 40 hampers distributed to families in Mothabaneng and Molepolole during Independence Day celebrations, through the office of Molepolole South MP Shima Monageng.
It has since extended to Kokotsha, where 20 hampers were donated during the Kingtico Golden Cup Horse Race on October 24, following a request by Tico Otukile.
Another 20 hampers were delivered to Ghanzi on October 31 during the Ghanzi Derby Horse Race. The donation was handed over to area MP Noah Salakae by guest speaker Jacob Kelebeng, with beneficiaries identified by the Ghanzi Trust.
Another 20 hampers were delivered to Ghanzi on October 31 during the Ghanzi Derby Horse Race. The donation was handed over to area MP Noah Salakae by guest speaker Jacob Kelebeng, with beneficiaries identified by the Ghanzi Trust.
Each hamper contains 10kg of rice, 12.5kg of maize meal or mabele, 10kg of macaroni, tomato sauce, mayonnaise and five litres of cooking oil.
The campaign will continue in November, with 20 hampers earmarked for Moralane in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare, following an initiative by Tshepo Oshima Makgalemele. Another 20 will go to communities on the outskirts of Francistown through Carlos Sebina and Boipelego.
Further distributions are planned for Maun on December 12 and the Kanaku Christmas Extravaganza on December 19.
The initiative also plans to expand beyond food donations next year to include school equipment, support for healthcare facilities and community sports.
The organisers say 220 additional hampers remain available for distribution before December 31 and have invited community representatives to identify vulnerable families.
The initiative also plans to expand beyond food donations next year to include school equipment, support for healthcare facilities and community sports.
The campaign has received logistical and financial support from Halfway Toyota, former vice president Slumber Tsogwane, Kitso Thedi and several hospitality establishments across Botswana.
