In commemoration of International Women’s Day, ladies at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) took a meaningful step to support vulnerable girls at the Vision of Hope Transit Centre. The team donated a range of essential items, including mealie meal, cooking oil, sugar, bathing soap, detergents, groundnuts, sanitary materials, and paint, to the centre’s residents.
The Vision of Hope Transit Centre has been a beacon of hope for girls facing challenging circumstances such as abuse, child trafficking, neglect, and abandonment for the past 16 years. The centre currently provides shelter and rehabilitation to 38 girls, ranging in age from just four months to 25 years old.
During the donation ceremony, Vision of Hope’s Founder, Ms. Chitalu Chishimba, expressed heartfelt gratitude to IDC for the generous contribution, highlighting the profound impact the support will have on the girls’ well-being. She emphasized that the centre’s mission is not only to provide a safe space but also to rehabilitate and reintegrate the girls back into society through skills development and emotional support.
Addressing the girls, IDC’s Head of Research & Strategy Ms Sombo Kaweza, who led the donation initiative, shared an empowering message: “We are happy to celebrate International Women’s Day with all of you. Despite the life challenges you have gone through, you should know that you’re special and have the ability to change the world. You are safe in this facility, and this shows the love of God, giving you another chance in life.”
The IDC’s support to the Vision of Hope Transit Centre reaffirms its commitment to corporate social responsibility, aiming to uplift the community and empower vulnerable individuals. Through such initiatives, IDC continues to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of those in need.