Author Archives: Wakeel Mclachlan

A year and six months ago we embarked on a journey to feed our surrounding communities in Cape Town, at a time when people in our communities were struggling and further impacted by the pandemic. During this time we all felt the need to help our families, friends and people in our communities suffering fromContinue reading “Nourishing communities”

World Food Day celebrated of 16 October, is not only about celebrating the delicious food that people have the privilege of indulging in, it is more about raising awareness for people who do not have such privileges. Many people all over the world suffer from hunger on a daily basis and many people are subjectedContinue reading “World Food Day”

What is meant by Unity of love? When breaking it down, love is considered a language that speaks to oneness, rather than separation. Unity on the other hand, reflects that we are one, interconnected to serve and support humanity. There are similarities between the two, however what stands out is oneness and togetherness. In ArabicContinue reading “Unity of love”

Today we faced a significant challenge by not having clean water available for cooking, but through perseverance and planning we did not succumb to this obstacle by cancelling the cooking. Although one takes for granted the blessings we are provided on a daily basis from our Creator, it’s moments like these that makes is reflectContinue reading “Water a source of life”

After a longtime we decided to cook Dhal curry and rice on a cold rainy day, which the people in the communities enjoyed thoroughly. Dhal is a balanced source of protein, carbs and even contains some healthy fat, the nutritional value is great for a healthy diet, therefore nutritional for our guests. How fortunate weContinue reading “Never a Dhal moment”

As we learn nourishment means eating the food necessary for growth and good health. To us nourishment is not merely food which serves as a fuel, food is also about family and about community, which is cooked with love and shared with people in need. We would like to show our appreciation to our CreatorContinue reading “Nourishing those in need”

The Sanitary Pad Drive came about as a result of understanding that women in impoverished areas do not have access to items considered as a basic human right. In an announcement recently it was mentioned that approximately 7 million women in South Africa does not have access and cannot afford to buy sanitary pads. ItContinue reading “Womens Day Sanitary Pad Drive”

We thank the Almighty for opening our eyes to assisting those in our communities in need and to be a channel that people can use to give back to the impoverished and destitute. What a journey it has been this far, we are extremely humbled by the many people that have assisted in contributing towardsContinue reading “Milestone of 50,000 meals”

Mandela Day celebrated on the 18 July this month is a day dedicated to the legacy of the late, great Nelson Mandela who was a civil rights leader and South Africa’s first black president. The spirit of Mandela Day is all about taking action, inspiring change and making a difference in our communities! “What countsContinue reading “Mandela Day initiative”

This week we experienced something beyond our imagination, how nothing in life is by mere chance even people we meet along the way. Do we ever ponder and think how we came alone in this world, how we meet many people within our lives, yet we will leave this world alone? Who we meet inContinue reading “Unity is strength”