Onke Vulidobo Sitwayi founder of No One Left Behind non-profit organisation will embark on a walk with his advocate for change Aphendule Phakade, for 874km from Johannesburg to Mthatha in 27 days to raise awareness and funds of about a R1 million to build a pre-school in the Eastern Cape.
Born in Mthatha and raised in a small village of Xhora, Buccleuch resident Onke felt passionate about seeing children receive foundational education. “I never went to preschool because there was not enough space and facilities for early childhood development to take place”, added Sitwayi. They will walk an average of 50km a day, sleeping in a tent and planting trees along the way.
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Credit: SA Positive News