SOS boss calls for premeditated budget for children

SOS children in Tlokweng celebrating Christmas party last year. PIC: KEBOFHE MATHE
SOS children in Tlokweng celebrating Christmas party last year. PIC: KEBOFHE MATHE

The national director of SOS Village Motshwari Kitso has called on the government to make a premeditated budget for children.

Speaking during a donation ceremony sponsored by Zac Construction held at SOS Village in Tlokweng on Saturday, Kitso said it was high time the government made a premeditated budget, as the grant given to SOS was not enough to sustain children’s needs and sustain Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

“We exist to complement government’s Children’s Act and legislation. We are here to help the government give as many children as possible a home so we lobby the government to its funds,” he said.

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