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
Nazareth Floods – October 2017
Torrential storms affected hundreds in October 2017. Many families faced the catastrophic side effects of the heavy downpour including damage to their homes; landslides and loss of personal belongings. How We Helped Responding to a call for help from a local in the...
Inanda Valley – September 2017
In the township of Inanda Valley in KZN, word broke out that a small family’s home had been destroyed by a freak storm In September 2017. The roof of their home had been blown off by gale force winds, leaving the family destitute. How We Helped We sent our...
Knysna Fire Disaster – June 2017
The entire country came to a standstill in June 2017 when we learnt of the widespread fire disaster that had engulfed much of the beautiful town of Knysna – June 2017. Over 500 homes had been burnt to the ground and families had been left with very little. A...
Cato Manor Fire – April 2017
The eThekwini Disaster Management team called out to CHDR to assist 30 families affected by fires in Cato Crest & Cato Manor. Team leader, Rob Taylor met with Malcolm Canham (Senior Coordinator, eThekwini Disaster Management) and Ward Counsellor Veli Mthembu on...
Factory Fire in Rossburgh – March 2017
Emergency response organisations rushed to Rossburg following a massive blaze that broke out in a container terminal at the Durban Harbour. Hundreds of people were evacuated from the scene.Over 70 firefighters were deployed and despite their best efforts the size...
Chappus – Umhlanga Rocks Fire – March 2017
A fire destroying 40 shacks caused devastation to a small community in the informal area of Chappus in Umhlanga Rocks near the N2 freeway. The start of the fire was unknown but the blaze soon became uncontrollable. Fortunately no one was hurt in the...
Carletonville Fire – February 2017
Our general manager received a call from a community member within a small informal settlement known as “Slovo” near Carletonville in Gauteng. The lady named “Tabitha” was distraught following a fire which took place in her home village destroying nearly 100 shacks...
Durban Flood Victims – July 2016
The Challenge With heavy snow and excessive rains this weekend, severe flooding has been caused with flash floods in some parts of the province, with the greater Durban area being the most affected. Response WE WILL BE RESPONDING TO FLOOD VICTIMS THROUGH THE...
Durban Informal Settlement Fire | July 2016
The Challenge Durban informal settlement fire leaves scores homeless. Around 200 people have been left homeless after 80 shacks were destroyed in a fire in Sea Cow Lake, north of Durban yesterday. Response CityHope Disaster Relief is sending 300 blankets and...
Hillcrest Aids Center – May 2016
The Challenge Having received 100 boxes of Doves Hygiene Wipes from their donor, Premier FMCG, newly appointed General Manager of Cityhope Disaster Relief, Lori Reardon and our team decided to call upon The Hillcrest Aids Centre to donate the wipes to both their...
St. Monica’s Children’s Home – May 2016
The Challenge Following a fire which burnt down parts of the St. Monica’s Children’s Home on the Bluff, Cityhope Disaster Relief based in Hillcrest were called on to assist. Response The home’s director Althea Govender informed CityHope’s team that some of the...
Vryheid Water Shortage Response – April 2016
The Challenge Following the plight of those directly affected by the alarming drought conditions in South Africa, Cityhope Disaster Relief’s team based in Hillcrest responded to urgent calls for assistance by local church groups in Vryheid where conditions for...
Durban Xenophobia Response – April 2015
The Challenge It’s South Africa’s shame. It flies in blatant disregard of the Biblical injunction to love thy neighbour. It’s xenophobia – which appears to have had its epicentre in Durban. And it’s impossible to ignore the vicious outbreaks erupting around us....