The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) and Omake Charity spent a day with parents and caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Otjiwarongo. 

Cerebral palsy is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain that affects a child's ability to control his or her muscles.
 
Taking care of a child with a severe disability without the means, be it resources or emotional support, can be stressful.

For this reason, though temporarily, Cenored and Omake Charity came together to encourage and give support to parents and caregivers of children with cerebral palsy.

"We know what you are going through, it is not easy, and a lot of people will not want to find themselves in your situation. Within a day or so, they will run away. God will bless you so that you don't get tired and so that you continue loving and extending love out," said Charles Matengu, the communications officer at Cenored.

"They are special, they are disabled, and they are perfectly formed; there is nothing wrong with them, and, uh, sorry, I am getting emotional, but they are so special we must really just take care of them and not get tired out," added Stephanie Goeieman, a board member of Omake Charity.

Most of these 30 guardians are unemployed, with some having left their jobs to give full attention to their children.

The food donated will complement their dietary needs.

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Photo Credits
Omake Charity
Author
Eveline Paulus