The constant rain has turned into flooding in KwaZulu-Natal, leaving thousands of people exposed to the elements; this is how to lend a helping hand.
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (12 April 2022) – The flooding in parts of KwaZulu-Natal have been devastating, washing away homes and leaving many destitute in the cold weather. Sadly lives have also been lost. People are already asking how they can lend a helping hand, and we have some suggestions.
As the cold is coming, raid your cupboards at home and pull out those unused blankets, warm clothing items and key ingredients for hearty soups. These items can be donated to your local charities or churches.
With the weather not looking to ease up just yet, every helping hand can make a difference!
If you are looking for specific organisations to support, below are several that will be working to support people and animals affected by the flooding.
Gift of the Givers
Gift of the Givers is the most significant disaster response Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Africa, which provides aid to over 40 countries and spanning over 30 years.
They answer every call for help in South Africa and will surely assist the victims of this flooding.
If you would like to support Gift of the Givers, you can reach out here or use the banking details below.
Gift of the Givers
Standard Bank
Account Number 052137228,
Branch Code 057525
Reference: KZN Floods
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels has pledged to provide cooked meals to all the camps where residents are currently hosted due to the damage caused by the floods.
Meals On Wheels Community Services (MOWCS) South Africa CEO has announced that the non-profit organisation is ready to hit the ground running with relief to KwaZulu-Natal communities affected by heavy rains that resulted in the destruction of infrastructure, including homes.
If you would like to donate to the cause, click here.
KZN Animal Welfare
It isn’t only humans that have been affected and displaced by the flooding. Animals will also be struggling, so below is a list of animal charities from our 2022 charity list that you can call and see if they need help. It could be anything from dry towels and blankets, to roofing and waterproofing of damaged shelters.
While the flooding is localised, we have placed all KZN animal charities below, for ease of reference.
- Animal Anti-Cruelty League (Working in Durban) (C,D) – Facebook
- Bluff Kennels (Working in Durban) (D) – Facebook
- Edu-Paw (Working in Amanzimtoti) (D) – Facebook
- Feeding the Furballs (Working in Durban) (C,D) – Website / Facebook
- Funda Nenja (Working in Mpophomeni) (D) – Website / Facebook
- Mazarat Animal Rescue (Working in Waterfall) (C,D) – Website / Facebook
- Paw Prints Rescue and Rehoming (Working in Botha’s Hill) (D) – Facebook
- Pheonix Animals Care and Treatment “PACT” (Working in Durban) (C,D) – Facebook
- Pmb Animal Rescue & Rehome (Working in Pietermartizburg) (D) – Facebook
- SPCA Amazintoti – Facebook
- SPCA Dundee – Facebook
- SPCA Eshowe – Facebook
- SPCA Empangeni – Facebook
- SPCA Greytown – Facebook
- SPCA Kloof and Highway – Facebook
- SPCA Kokstad – Facebook
- SPCA Lower South – Facebook
- SPCA Mooi River and District – Facebook
- SPCA Newcastle – Facebook
- SPCA Pietermaritzburg – Facebook
- SPCA uMngeni – Facebook
- SPCA Vryheid – Facebook
NSRI KZN
NSRI stations along the KZN coastline are continuing to assist, along with the emergency services, in multiple flood-related incidents, along the KZN coastline and inland, caused by heavy rainfall.
NSRI Durban, NSRI Ballito, NSRI Rocky Bay and NSRI Shelly Beach crews are in full force, along with the emergency services, and involved in assisting in a coordinated combined emergency services response to multiple flood-related emergencies.
This is major coordination between all emergency services, local Municipalities and community response teams.
During the night, Monday, 11 April, and into this morning rescue teams have been inundated with emergency calls and are continuing to assist in flood-related incidents involving local citizens, domestic and farm animals and wildlife.
NSRI and the emergency services authorities are appealing to the public to stay safe, do not try to cross through flooded rivers and waterways, do not try to drive over flooded bridges, stay home and stay on higher ground.
The emergency number to call in life-threatening emergencies – 112 – from a cellphone.
CityHope Disaster Relief
CityHope is a Public Benefit Organisation that responds to disaster situations through the provision of relief aid and disaster recovery.
“We respond to the needs of people impacted by the immediate devastation from either natural or man-made disasters (political or social unrest) by engaging and leveraging our volunteers, partner organizations, and local church groups to help those in desperate need.”
They are hoping to raise R2 Million to help support 2,000 families. You can find details below or check out their website here.
Umgeni Community Empowerment Centre
The Umgeni Community Empowerment Centre is sharing all the emergency contact information. You can see that listed below.
If you are in need of emergency assistance, do not hesitate to contact the following:
KZN Emergency Medical Services – 10177
Ethekwini Fire & Emergency Services- 031 361 0000
St Johns Ambulance – 031 305 6588
Netcare- 082 911
Fire & Disaster Management- 031 361 0000
Stormwater, Burst Mains, Water Pollution and Sewer Faults- 080 131 3013
Mountain rescue – 080 000 5133
Sea rescue- 031 361 8567
Be safe and lend a helping hand where ever you can.God bless
Do you know of other organisations offering aid and support? Please let us know in the comment section, and we will update the list.
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