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Spectacles to change children’s outlook

Young children in Katlehong receive first-ever much-needed spectacles at moving celebration.

July 14, 2015

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Young Kearabetsoe Lerata (7) proudly sporting his spectacles and an I CAN SEE NGO backpack he received at the I CAN SEE event, held at Change Bible Church, in Katlehong, last Sunday. Photo by: Change Bible Church Youth Media.

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Dr Mikateko Shisana (centre), Busisiwe Legwa (11, left), Naledi Mahlangu (10) and Kearabetsoe Lerata (7) celebrate the fact that the children can see, after being given spectacles. Photo by: Change Bible Church Youth Media.

Young Kearabetsoe Lerata (7) proudly sporting his spectacles and an I CAN SEE NGO backpack he received at the I CAN SEE event, held at Change Bible Church, in Katlehong, last Sunday. Photo by: Change Bible Church Youth Media.

Pastor Xola Nzo and Rebetswe Mafonyolle (13) share an emotional moment as Rebetswe receives his spectacles. Photo by: Change Bible Church Youth Media.

Dr Mikateko Shisana (seated in front) and Pastor Xola Nzo (seated centre) together with the Change Bible Church leadership join in with the happy young beneficiaries of the I CAN SEE NGO at the spectacles handover, as they chant “I can see”, “I can see”. This was the first time these children had received much-needed visual support. Shisana is the founder of the NGO. Photo by: Change Bible Church Youth Media.

Ten-year old Naledi Maphlangu shares her first thoughts after receiving her spectacles, at the I CAN SEE NGO celebratory handover to young children in need of visual support, at the Change Bible Church in Katlehong, last Sunday. Photo by: Change Bible Church Youth Media.

July 14, 2015

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