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iWYZE marks first birthday by helping those in need

3rd June 2011

On Friday 3rd June, iWYZE Valuables Insurance, part of Old Mutual, celebrated their first birthday with the children of Little Fish Nursery School at the Usindiso Women and Children's shelter in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. The iWYZE team hosted a party for 45 children and gave them a day to remember, with everything from cupcakes to balloons. The organisation also donated food and essentials to cater for pressing needs at the home.

While iWYZE's first birthday was in May, the party was planned to coincide with Child Protection Week. "We believe that helping those in need, particularly vulnerable and orphaned children, is a crucial part of building a sustainable future," says Willem Smith, CEO of iWYZE Valuables Insurance. "We wanted to celebrate our milestone by treating children who deserve a memorable day of fun and making a difference in their lives." 

Usindiso Ministries offers assistance and care to abused women, their children and teenage girls, relying on donations. Vulnerable women and children are accommodated at the shelter and are guided towards being restored and healed - physically, emotionally and spiritually. It is a safe haven where all people are treated with respect and dignity.

At the party, iWYZE donated about 200 blankets and approximately R8 000 worth of groceries, including two microwaves, to the home. The donation was made possible by an internal staff collection drive and contributions from iWYZE clients and its management team. "We are proud and humbled to be able to help this organisation and hopefully make warm the cold winter for the women and children sheltered here," said Smith in his handover speech.

Ready to party!	iWYZE's 1st birthday party at Little Fish Nursery School.
Willem Smith, CEO of iWYZE, playing with the children.	Colourful party-goers!
Scenes of enjoyment.