Emergency relief for vulnerable families amid Covid-19 outbreak

AMID the global COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown of South Africa, the Yusuf Islam Foundation has partnered with local humanitarian organisation, Penny Appeal South Africa, to provide emergency relief of hygiene and food packs to vulnerable communities across KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.

Penny Appeal is a registered non-profit relief and development organisation which focuses on transforming communities and lives across Southern Africa and globally.

The Yusuf Islam Foundation is a registered charity founded in the name of Yusuf Islam (formerly pop star, Cat Stevens) based in London (UK), working in education, relief and peace-building.

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As part of Yusuf Islam Foundation’s ‘Peace Train Campaign’, this joint initiative will allow for Penny Appeal to contribute vital necessities to vulnerable families affected by the economic impact of the pandemic, especially child-headed households.

“We are mindful that the pandemic will impact those most vulnerable within our community, creating challenges around provision of food items due to no income. During this time, it is especially vital that as a humanitarian organization, we continue to serve those most vulnerable and work to doing our bit to provide relief,” said CEO, Shahnaaz Paruk, who handed out food hampers to the community in Kenville, Durban last week.

To assist in any way, contact Penny Appeal on info@pennyappeal.org.za.

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