Carletonville Fire – February 2017

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

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 PROVISION...
Durban Informal Settlement Fire | July 2016

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 clothing...
Hillcrest Aids Center – May 2016

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

St. Monica’s Children’s Home – May 2016

The ChallengeFollowing 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. ResponseThe home’s director Althea Govender informed CityHope’s team that some of the children...
Vryheid Water Shortage Response – April 2016

Vryheid Water Shortage Response – April 2016

The ChallengeFollowing 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 water...