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Reaching out to underprivileged children

Making a stand: Setswammung has made it her life’s mission to help children PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Making a stand: Setswammung has made it her life’s mission to help children PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Every child must have access to quality education as this develops essential skills to earn a living and make informed decisions. Education also plays a vital role in eradicating poverty and achieving social justice. Non-governmental entities such as The Voice of a Child Organisation give hope for a better future for young souls from underprivileged homes, writes Mmegi Correspondent NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE

In 2007, Mpolokeng Setswammung founded The Voice of a Child Organisation in Oodi to remove children from the streets by engaging them in activities that would help shape their behaviour and mentor them into responsible youth.

The Voice of a Child Organisation supports underprivileged children with grassroots education development.

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