LOCAL entertainer, Jumo Primo, bettern known as “Rubber Waist,” has, over time, been giving back to society by hosting fetes and making donations of groceries and cleaning supplies to children housed in orphanages.In observance of his birthday which was celebrated Saturday last, the soca sensation said that in is his way of contributing to the less fortunate, he chose to give back to children, especially the ones who live in orphanages.

Primo said further that he wants to enhance the lives of children, so he ensures that a scrumptious meal, goodies and other things are set aside for them.

Moreover, he donated a quantity of groceries and toiletries to the Administrator of Joshua House Children’s Centre, Thomas Street. The gift was accepted by Gladys Accra on behalf of Joshua House Children’s Centre and while thanking Primo, she noted that the donation will be used to cater for the needs of the 50 children housed there.

Children between the ages of six to 17 years old are resident there and while some are orphans, others with parents were placed there through the Child Care and Protection Agency.

Joshua House has separate dormitories for boys and girls, a kitchen area, play section and a sitting area equipped with a television set.

Accra said the orphanage is funded through donations by citizens like Jumo Primo and others. It has four paid full-time staffers and 10 volunteers. All children housed there attend school and they get a subvention of $100,000 per year from the government.

Primo said that on Wednesday he made a similar donation to the children of the Guyana Red Cross Convalescent Home at Durban Backlands. In addition, the children were treated to goodies and snacks of fruit.

Primo also performed for the students of Carmel Secondary School in support of Malcolm Ferreira’s August holidays programme for schoolchildren.

He also held a birthday party titled ‘Short Pants Edition’ at Palm Court on July 30, 2016 to mark the occasion.

The artiste expressed the need to do more for children and has pledged his continued support through donations to children’s homes. He stated that he was fortunate to be taken care of as a child and is also blessed that he is from a large family of 10 siblings.