"PRINCIPAL GILBERT MBEDZE, A MAN WITH A PASSION" (July 8, 2017 update)

HHTH has been working with Principal Gilbert for over 5 years. He has a passion for his "learners" to succeed and FINISH the race! 

Part of our mission of sustainability is supporting education; and Gilbert is key to that project in the  Venda area. 

We asked Gilbert what would help him in his work this year.

He let his teachers and the parent representative  know his HHTH friends were coming and wanted them to all decide what they could use the most.  Ended up, they wanted a laminating machine, with material because they give out many recognition rewards.  And they needed another chair in the office.  Most schools there operate under the barest of conditions.  These teachers give their whole heart ❤️ to their job and helping them is helping the "learners."

A 3 drawer, metal, locking file cabinet was also high on Gilbert's list to keep sensitive documents secure. 

You would think he had been given a pony, he was so happy.  Gilbert is so professional and organized. He helped us a lot this trip and we admire the way he is involved in the lives of his charges. 

Gilbert works diligently with HHTH to help us take care of the orphans from Fethani High School. 

On his own time and petro, Gilbert helps us get the food, clothes and gifts distributed to the children our sponsors help in his school. He originally helped identify the children with the greatest need. He told us it was so hard for these children to concentrate on studies when they are hungry all the time.  So, getting regular meals has improved their performance. 

HHTH has 20+ Orphans in the high school. 

As the children were getting their food and themselves loaded on the truck, Luci (who just transferred from Tshikuyu Primary School) ran up, hugged me and whispered, "I love you.  Please tell my Sponsor, Ms. Pam (Kast) I love her too for always helping me."  

What an awesome moment of pure love, and What a big difference a a little food makes?  

Gilbert, with his wife Freida, who is a nurse.

They made the sacrifice and worked hard to get all of their children through university with degrees which gave them great careers. 

This lovely couple works together to support their beloved community. 

Their life is dedicated to changing the life stories and exposing  the young people they come in contact with to a hopeful future. The challenge has been issued to the upcoming seniors who will graduate in 2018. If they raise their performance level and improve their scores they will get 2 beasts for their graduation ceremony!  @And the cheers roared our across the assembly."

Until next time...from the Bush with love ❤️, 

Sidney and the HHTH Team