Delta Hands Over Poultry Project to Tose Respite ...

Delta Hands Over Poultry Project to Tose Respite Care Home

Witness Runodada

Zim Now reporter

Delta Corporation has officially handed over a long-standing poultry project to Tose Respite, an institution that accommodates and supports students with severe disabilities.

The handover included 805 birds and two tonnes of feed, marking a major milestone in Delta’s continued commitment to the welfare of disabled children.

Speaking during the handover , Tose Respite Executive Director Stelia Chikaka expressed gratitude to Delta for their unwavering support spanning over two decades. "Delta has been supporting us for over 20 years with projects that continue to generate income on their own," Chikaka said.

She explained that the poultry project had reached a stage where the layers were now producing eggs, offering both a source of income and a reliable food supply for the students at the center.

“It’s an advantage to Tose to have such donations,” she added. “We generate income from selling eggs and we also feed our students with them.”

Tose Respite was established in 1992 and celebrates 33 years of service this year. The institution caters to children with severe disabilities, many of whom are unable to feed or bathe themselves. The facility currently accommodates 35 students, although it has the capacity for up to 50.

Chikaka made a heartfelt appeal for further support from individuals and companies, especially for the installation of a reliable solar power system. “At Tose, we have students who cannot even turn themselves while sleeping. The solar system we have is no longer adequate to meet their needs,” she explained.

She emphasized that Tose is open around the clock and welcomes children from as young as five years old. "To those parents who are worried about their disabled children, Tose is open 24/7," she said.