A picture to tug at the heart strings. Bright Kholi, News
Editor of The Ngami Times, came across this pitiful sight when visiting
the Nata area recently. He found living in Manakanagore ward an old
woman in her mid 70s - what makes her different from other grandmothers
is she does not have a house to live in, and neither does she have a
toilet. Thamalalo Reetsanye lives literally in the open with four
grandchildren dumped on her by seemingly uncaring parents. Their
arrival has made life even worse for her as she survives on her food
rations from the local council and her old age pension, which she has
to share with her grandchildren. United States Peace Corps volunteer
Pedro Martinez said Reetsanye and her grandchildren – one of whom
attends Nata Primary School - live in appalling conditions. It appears
the parents are able bodied and are supposed to take care of their
children but have instead sent the children to their grandmother.
Martinez says he would like to see the old woman being helped with a
house and a toilet to escape the harsh weather conditions. She is “not
supposed to be living in those conditions. I simply call upon the
business community everywhere to help put up a structure for her,” he
said. Those willing to help can call Peter Martinez on 75014128.
Hello, we are in the process of getting some supplies to help with the
building of the house. What we need is to buy more supplies and get a
builder or two. First, where are you located? we are in Nata Village,
Botswana. You can use pay pal for donations but that takes time and and we
are trying to get the house done before winter hits our village. Let me know
if you are still interested in giving us a hand. Peter
On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 3:42 PM, wrote:
Posted by: natavillage | September 22, 2009 at 09:43 AM
That's so sad. We should try to do something for them. They need our help.
Posted by: monica | January 25, 2010 at 12:44 PM
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Posted by: Negocio Rentable | February 05, 2010 at 07:04 PM
I see that frame on all over the world. Main problem is the difference between rich and poor. Hope you understand me!
Posted by: Ken | October 28, 2010 at 01:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your blog.. Selam to all from Turkiye and bless you.
Posted by: Property in Turkey | June 09, 2011 at 01:26 AM
I like to read your blog.. Hi everybody from Turkey
Posted by: Property Alanya | October 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM
What can we do for them?
Posted by: soccer jerseys | October 17, 2011 at 07:30 AM
Hi everybody, please let us know what can we do
Posted by: Property in Turkey | November 04, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Hello
If you want to help you can send a donation ( either as a one off or a small monthly amount ) to : -
Nata Aids and Orphans Trust
First National Bank
Francistown
Botswana
A/C No 62239297791
Bank Code 281867
Your donation will be publically
acknowledged Thank You
Posted by: Peter Mc Clelland | November 16, 2011 at 10:33 AM
As a "Nana" reading all these stories about grandparents not being able to see their grandbabies, please know that myself and my wonderful husband of 30 years know exactly how each one of you feels! We haven't seen our two awesome grandbabies for going on two months. We cry out to God and our hearts hurt beyond words. But we know that God is in control even in this situation. I know that prayer moves HUGE mountains just like this one. There is NOTHING God can't do! So as for me and my husband, we have left it in Jesus' hands to bring back our two awesome grandbabies, for God knows we need them as much as they need us! I'm not saying it doesn't hurt because it does.
Posted by: Adt Alarm | July 30, 2012 at 08:48 PM