We Adopted an Orphanage

Summary

This heartwarming video follows the transformation of the Baphumalele Orphanage in South Africa, which was on the verge of closure. Over six months, the orphanage received significant renovations, including new homes, a playground, and a fresh food supply. The story highlights Mama Rosie, the founder, and her dedication to the children. A special moment is when Yamkela, a former orphan with a passion for music, is reunited with the orphanage and gifted a professional guitar along with a scholarship to a top music school. The video also emphasizes the support of key sponsors like Lectric E-Bikes and various food brands, with a call to action for donations to continue helping the orphanage.

Takeaways

• 😀 Six months ago, the Baphumalele Orphanage in South Africa was facing closure despite saving over 5000 children's lives.
• 😀 The mission was to prevent the orphanage's closure by rebuilding 12 new homes, providing fresh food, and constructing a new playground.
• 😀 Mama Rosie, the founder of the orphanage, started it 30 years ago after a baby was abandoned on her doorstep.
• 😀 Despite Mama Rosie's hard work and dedication, the kids were about to lose their home, so a major renovation project was launched.
• 😀 The renovations were kept a surprise for Mama Rosie, with no prior viewings before the big reveal.
• 😀 The renovation team tracked down a former orphan, Yamkela, who had left the orphanage 14 years ago to become a musician.
• 😀 Yamkela was invited back to see his old bedroom, which had been completely renovated, as part of the surprise.
• 😀 After years of working as a cleaner at the airport, Yamkela had been unable to pursue his musical dreams due to time constraints.
• 😀 Yamkela was gifted a professional acoustic guitar and enrolled in one of South Africa's best music schools with his living expenses covered for a year.
• 😀 The orphanage renovation was funded with support from partners, including Lectric E-Bikes, who also helped with additional funding when costs exceeded expectations.
• 😀 Lectric E-Bikes is committed to improving mobility and energy efficiency through their e-bikes, which also help fund humanitarian projects like the orphanage renovation.
• 😀 The orphanage received food donations from several partners, including Checkers Sixty60, YumYum, and SunBake, for ongoing support.
• 😀 Despite these efforts, Mama Rosie and the orphanage still need additional help, encouraging viewers to donate and continue supporting the cause.

Q & A

What was the initial challenge faced by the Baphumalele Orphanage?

The Baphumalele Orphanage was on the verge of being shut down, despite having saved over 5,000 children's lives over the years. The orphanage needed urgent help to stay operational.

How was the situation at the orphanage addressed?

A mission was launched to rebuild the orphanage, including constructing 12 new homes, providing fresh food, and creating a new playground. These efforts were aimed at ensuring the children had a safe, clean, and dignified environment to live in.

Who is Mama Rosie, and what role did she play in the orphanage?

Mama Rosie is the founder of the Baphumalele Orphanage, having started it 30 years ago after a baby was abandoned on her doorstep. She has dedicated her life to caring for orphaned children, and her unwavering commitment helped make the orphanage a place of refuge for many.

What was the significance of the surprise for Mama Rosie?

The surprise was the unveiling of the orphanage’s complete renovation, which Mama Rosie had not seen before. It was a heartfelt moment that acknowledged her hard work and dedication to the children, showing her the transformed environment that would help ensure the orphanage’s future.

Who is Yamkela, and why is his story important to the video?

Yamkela is a former orphan from Baphumalele who left the orphanage 14 years ago with dreams of becoming a musician. His story is important because it highlights the emotional connection to the orphanage and the struggles faced by orphans once they leave. His reunion with the orphanage and the life-changing opportunity to pursue music is a key focus of the video.

How did Yamkela's life change after leaving the orphanage?

After leaving the orphanage, Yamkela had to work as a cleaner at the airport to support himself. This job left him with little time to pursue his passion for music, leading to a sense of frustration as he struggled to follow his dreams.

What gesture was made to support Yamkela's musical ambitions?

To help Yamkela pursue his dream of music, he was gifted a professional acoustic guitar and offered a scholarship to one of South Africa's top music schools, with all of his living expenses covered for an entire year.

What role did Lectric E-Bikes play in this project?

Lectric E-Bikes provided additional funding to cover the unexpected costs of the orphanage renovation, ensuring the completion of the project. They are also committed to changing lives by promoting energy-efficient transportation, including through initiatives like providing e-bikes to people in need.

What other companies contributed to the orphanage's well-being?

In addition to Lectric E-Bikes, companies like Checkers Sixty60, YumYum, SunBake, Rama, DoMore, and RCL Foods contributed to the orphanage’s efforts. Checkers Sixty60 sent motorbikes filled with food, while other companies committed to providing food for the orphanage for an additional year.

How can people continue to support Baphumalele Orphanage?

People can support Baphumalele Orphanage by donating through the links provided in the video description. The orphanage and Mama Rosie still need assistance to continue their important work of caring for vulnerable children.