Despite the chaos unfolding in our country right now, there are those committed to assisting in alleviating the strife and focusing on peace. If you’re feeling helpless at the moment and want to offer some help, here is a guide to exactly that.
Here are some organisations, groups, individuals and businesses that are offering support in whichever ways they are able. You can donate to them, join their conversations, and/or lend a helping hand however you can. Every little bit counts. It’s all about community!
Facebook groups that post updates about where help is needed:
Rebuild SA
Socials:Facebook/ Rebuild SA- Volunteers Group
I Know a Guy
Socials: Facebook/ Gift of the Givers
Gift of the Givers.
Social: Facebook/Gift of the Givers
Instagram pages to follow for updates on how to help:
Children and the elderly:
Ithemba Children’s home (looking for funds and food)
Location: Durban,KZN
Social:Facebook/ Ithemba Lethu Durban
contact: 031 261 7723
Flame Lily Retirement
Location:Durban,KZN
Social: Facebook/ Flame Lily Retirement Park
Contact: 073 489 4369
The Elders Voice KZN
Location: Amanzimtoti, KZN
Social: Facebook/ The Elders Voice KZN
Khethiwe Rehab Centre
(Rehabilitation centre focused on children with disabilities)
Location: Westville, Durban, KZN
Social: Facebook/Kethiwe Kids
Food focus:
Animals injured, displaced or distressed:
Germiston SPCA (was looted and robbed)
Social: Facebook/ Germiston SPCA Bedfordview
Furry Fosters
Social: Facebook/ Furry Fosters
(Their initiative extends to focusing on sanitary products and essential baby supplies)
Mental health helplines to share:
Lifeline: 0861322322
SADAG: 011 23 44 837
Suicide Crisis Lifeline: 0800 205 026
Trauma Helpline: 0800 205026
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