Where We Have Worked
“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.”
– Peter Marshall, U.S. Senate Chaplain 1940
Gumtree Fire Response
In January 2023, approximately 72 individuals were left destitute after a fire ripped through their informal settlement in Gumtree, Durban.
Palmiet Fire Reponse
In January 2023, approximately 800 individuals were left destitute after a fire ripped through their informal settlement in Palmiet Durban.
Richmond Flood Response
In February 2023, 84 Richmond families' lives were turned upside down when their homes were flooded.
Cyclone Freddy Response in Mozambique and Malawi
In February 2023, a devastating cyclone wreaked havoc in Mozambique and Malawi, causing substantial damage and leading to numerous homes and infrastructure collapsing. The disaster was followed by an outbreak of Cholera, malaria, and other diseases, creating a critical need for immediate aid.
Madagascar Cyclone & Flood Response
Cyclone Cheneso hit Madagascar on the northern coast from January 19th to the 23rd, causing devastating damage to infrastructure such as houses and schools. The strong winds and heavy rainfall disrupted transportation by cutting off several national roads, making it difficult for people to get around. Tragically, the storm resulted in at least 138 fatalities and the destruction of hundreds of homes. Approximately 130,000 people have been displaced as a result.
Masiphumelele Informal Settlement Response
In October 2022, a fire ripped through Masiphumelele Informal Settlement in Cape Town. The fire left approximately 400 individuals destitute, without belongings or shelter.
Pietermaritzburg Flood Response
Earlier this month, the banks of the Msunduzi River in Pietermartizburg burst after heavy rainfall in the area, flooding many people's homes in various Pietermaritzburg communities.
Somalia Famine & Drought Response
After a gradual recovery from the food insecurity and famine of 2011, Somalia’s food security is once again under threat. The situation is becoming dire in rural areas due to many seasons of too little rain and low river water levels.
Makausi Informal Settlement, Fire Response
On Saturday, 22 October, a fire destroyed the homes of 7 individuals at Makausi informal settlement in Germiston. The people, including a 6-month-old baby boy, were left without shelter and belongings.
Crown Informal Settlement Fire Response
On Wednesday, 6 October, approximately 40 individuals were left stranded without food, clothing or any other belongings after a fire caused by an electrical fault destroyed their homes at the Crown flats settlement in Kenvillle, Durban.
Londonderry Informal Settlement Fire Response
On Monday, 3 October, 200 shacks were destroyed as fire ripped through Londonderry Informal Settlement in Durban. It is assumed that a stove, left unattended, was the cause of the fire. The fire left approximately 1000 individuals destitute, without belongings or shelter.
KZN Floods
Between the 11th and 14th of April 2022, the KZN province of South Africa experienced extremely heavy rainfall which caused dangerous flooding and landslides
Masinenge Informal Settlement Fire Response
A fire ripped through the Masinenge Informal Settlement outside Margate on Monday, 13 June 2022, destroying the homes of 270 families before being brought under control.
Maphumulo Storm Response
CityHope was delighted to be able to assist in the Maphumulo community following the heavy floods that ravaged through the village in recent weeks. We blessed 100 families with food and hygiene parcels in partnership with local church leaders. Thank you for the...
Dassenhoek House Fire Relief
We have been supporting a family in Dassenhoek who recently lost their belongings to a house fire. Should you have any furniture or household supplies to donate to them, please contact us at How we helped [dipi_image_gallery...
KZN Unrest Response
On the week of 11 July 2021, the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa witnessed the most horrific and terrifying events as local citizens took it upon themselves to cause extreme destruction to property and to empty out thousands of shops, malls and...
SAVE KZN – Food Distribution
This was the final week of food distribution under the #SaveKZN project in collaboration with the KZN Response Team. Our team was able to get into the field and share the love in our neighbouring communities. Thank you to The Mr Price Foundation for sponsoring many...
Phillipi Fires
CityHope was delighted to be able to mobilise our partners in the Western Cape in response to the hugely destructive fires that tore through the Philippi informal settlement in the early hours of Monday 21st June, 2021. It is with great appreciation to the FNB...
Donation of Textbooks by the Dis-Chem Foundation – June 2021
We would like to thank the Dis-Chem Foundation for supporting Khabazela High School in Embo by donating the necessary textbooks and exercise books to enable the students to excel in Geography and Accounting. A total of R20,000 was donated towards equipping these...
Cato Crest Fire Response
CityHope Disaster Relief was tasked by the FNB Philanthropy Donor Choice Foundation Trust to distribute aid to the 50 families that were affected by the informal settlement fires that took place on 18th April 2021. Each family received the following items: • 2 x...
FNB Hygiene Parcels – November 2020
CityHope Disaster Relief was tasked by the FNB Philanthropy Donor Choice Foundation Trust to distribute aid of 1,000 hygiene packs to the elderly, in the vulnerable communities of the KwaZulu-Natal Province. Each hygiene pack distributed included the following...
Fire in Alexandra township, Gauteng – July 2020
On 2nd July a fire tore through Alexandra township in Gauteng, where 200 families watched their belongings go up in flames. Thankfully there were no injuries or fatalities from this disaster, but their homes were completely destroyed and all their belongings burnt...
Covid-19 Food Relief – 26th March – 30th June 2020
CityHope Disaster Relief partnered with the KZN Response team to bring hope to many during the Covid-19 lockdown period in South Africa. The KZN Disaster Response Team is a network of faith-based organisations involved in Disaster Management and Response work,...
Fire in Jeppestown, Johannesburg – February 2020
On the 24th of February 2020, we were notified by a teacher at one of our Pebbles nursery schools of a fire that had destroyed people's shacks near her house in Jeppestown. Although this plea for help had not come through the disaster management, we thought it...
Flash Floods Orlando, Soweto – February 2020
On the 10th of February 2020, we were notified of flash floods that had affected people's homes near the Orlando West Home Affairs. The water had reached around 60/70cm in height in people’s homes, destroying their appliances, furniture, belongings and so on. How...
New Hanover Tornado – November 2019
The towns of New Hanover and Mpolweni in inland KZN were flattened in November 2019 when a highly destructive tornado tore through the towns, resulting in entire villages being destroyed and leaving hundreds of families without shelter. How we helped The towns of...
Xenophobia – September 2019
In September 2019 violent and unjust attacks against foreign nationals in Northern KZN resulted in hundreds of individuals being displaced How we helped In September 2019 violent and unjust attacks against foreign nationals in Northern KZN resulted in hundreds of...
Pinetown Traders Fire Damage – July 2019
Approximately 300 traders in Pinetown, KZN, lost their stock to a fire that spread from the railway line through their storage facilities on Thursday 25th July 2019OverviewThe local councilor overseeing that region drove through to the Robin Hood Foundation...
Sea Cow Lake – July 2019
On Thursday 25th July, the same day as the Pinetown Vendors fire, there was also a fire that ripped through the Sea Cow Lake Informal Settlement in the Durban region. How we helped CityHope received confirmed numbers from the local councilor and arranged for a...
Fire Damage Walmer PE – June 2019
On Monday 10th June a fire destroyed 25 homes in the Walmer Township in Port Elizabeth. CityHope reached out to Harvest Church, based in Port Elizabeth, and they were delighted to be able to assist us with responding to this incident. How we helped Hope Kits were...