The First Lady of Zimbabwe Visits Elderly in Mashonaland Central.
MASHONALAND CENTRAL, Zimbabwe—First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa visited the Musiiwa Community yesterday. The people there asked her to visit to show her how they help the elderly and others in need.
The First Lady did not just watch. She got involved, too. She helped the local women plant crops, cleaned houses, did laundry and cooked, and talked with the elderly people.
Mrs. Mnangagwa says it is important to love and care for the elderly. Some feel lonely, and some are blamed for witchcraft, but the First Lady says we must help them.
They replanted maize and beans at 102-year-old Gogo Felita Ngadze's home. When she first planted them, there was no rain, so some did not grow. The First Lady also planted fruit trees at each house they visited.
She split the community into groups so they could help more people. No one would be left out. The First Lady told farming experts to teach at the homes of those in need. She gave out seeds and fertilizer to hundreds of people.
Mrs. Mnangagwa also spoke against child marriage. She said kids need to stay in school, which helps them reach their potential. She hoped for a peaceful community and asked politicians to listen to the people.
The 102-year-old woman, Gogo Ngadze, was thrilled. She had never had a visit like this in her whole life. Other elderly people cried with joy. They said the First Lady's love and help made them feel they belong.
MASHONALAND CENTRAL, Zimbabwe—First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa visited the Musiiwa Community yesterday. The people there asked her to visit to show her how they help the elderly and others in need.
The First Lady did not just watch. She got involved, too. She helped the local women plant crops, cleaned houses, did laundry and cooked, and talked with the elderly people.
Mrs. Mnangagwa says it is important to love and care for the elderly. Some feel lonely, and some are blamed for witchcraft, but the First Lady says we must help them.
They replanted maize and beans at 102-year-old Gogo Felita Ngadze's home. When she first planted them, there was no rain, so some did not grow. The First Lady also planted fruit trees at each house they visited.
She split the community into groups so they could help more people. No one would be left out. The First Lady told farming experts to teach at the homes of those in need. She gave out seeds and fertilizer to hundreds of people.
Mrs. Mnangagwa also spoke against child marriage. She said kids need to stay in school, which helps them reach their potential. She hoped for a peaceful community and asked politicians to listen to the people.
The 102-year-old woman, Gogo Ngadze, was thrilled. She had never had a visit like this in her whole life. Other elderly people cried with joy. They said the First Lady's love and help made them feel they belong.
