Monday 19 July 2010

Zimbabwe: Every child's right

From Zimbabwe 2010 Photo Album
It is every child’s right to have a peaceful night’s sleep.

Murray Dryden coined this phrase in the early 70s and it has become the beacon of hope that unites the many people who volunteer their time and talents for Sleeping Children Around the World.

It is also the right of every child to be loved.

This powerful motivator is the energy that lifts our charity to exceptional heights of achievement. Our volunteers touch the hearts of many of the world’s most needy children in their own personal ways. Our team leader, Leslie Banner, was in conversation with a member of the Overseas Volunteer Organization and was unaware of the little two year old child who was crawling towards her. Our team members watched as this beautiful child approached Leslie and paused to look up at her in the most inquisitive fashion.

From Zimbabwe 2010 Photo Album
The moment was truly unique.

The child edged even closer until he could no longer resist the urge to reach out his small hand to touch Leslie. It was at this precise moment that Leslie became aware that she was about to receive the perfect Zimbabwe welcome.

This little child melted into her arms in an instant. It was one of those unscripted experiences that represented our shared desire to bring hope to those less fortunate.

Grant Clark
for Team Zimbabwe 2010


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