Did you know that ROHR does voluntary work to help the Local UK Community?

Enthusiastic ROHR members from Chelmsford Branch were involved in voluntary community support. This was organised by Chelmsford Borough Council on Saturday 10 October 2009 .

ROHR members litter picked along the riverbanks of river Chelmer while Scuba divers and boaters used there various skills to de-clutter the riverbeds removing rubbish and hazardous materials. The litter pick was concentrated on the areas by the side of the rivers that run through the town, starting from Wharf Road Car Park and going up as far as the Bunny Walk covering a 3 mile stretch. This was a fantastic initiative to help with the drive to make Chelmsford Cleaner and Healthier.

The Mayor of Chelmsford Borough Council Tony Sach and his delegation later joined the volunteers and pictures were taken for the local press by photographers from the council and the chronicle newspaper.

Mr Billy Machekano speaking to Mayor Sach said ,”ROHR Chelmsford branch is part of a diverse community that promotes all programmes and a better lifestyle in our local communities. As much as we stand up for Restoration of Human Rights in Zimbabwe, we also recognise that we belong to a local community that needs our support and our organisation is willing to support programmes that improve our local environment.” One councillor said, “I wish if all other minority organisations think the same way as you do, it will be so good for the community”.

Chelmsford Borough Council was very pleased to receive support from many local organisations, including: ROHR Zimbabwe , Chelmsford Sea Cadets, Adventures in Diving, Inland Waterways, Chelmsford Canoe Club, Chelmer Canal Trust, Borough Council staff and members of the public.

Jackie Lane the Neighbourhood Environmental Action Team Officer of Chelmsford Borough Council thanked everybody who commited their time and took part in this cleaning programme. A special thank you from Jackie was extended to all the ROHR members who worked tirelessly on this day. The volunteers were: Petronella P. Wadzingenyama, Nyasha Muzambi, Abeliruna Gumbo, Christina Zhanji, Richard Mupunga, Samson Makale, Matha A. Magwaza, Constance Mafigo and Alex Chigumira.

Restoration of Human Rights (ROHR) Zimbabwe