Fire victims in Kya Sand receive much-needed support

United Dream Rivers Services NPC (UDRS) continues to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate in Kya Sand informal settlement.

They recently donated clothes for both children and adults of 19 families that were affected by fire in December 2023. The fire that broke out left many people homeless and without any belongings. UDRS, with the help of local businesses, reached outto the affected families.

UDRS spokesperson Donald Mtimkulu explained that the donation drive was a success, and the families were grateful for the support they received. “We are helping the less fortunate by providing assistance wherever we can.

The families were overjoyed by the help. This is a new organisation that is founded by a group of passionate individuals who wanted to make a difference to the lives of the less fortunate and we are on the right track.”

The NPC has been involved in various projects, such as providing food parcels, and is planning the provision of sanitary pads, school uniforms, and stationery to the needy, as well as organising motivational talks, career guidance, and skills development workshops for the youth.

“We will also be involved in various project to try and find solutions to resolving inhumane living conditions and bettering people’s lives. We are aiming to help more informal settlements in Randburg and other townships. With the support of government and contributions from private entrepreneurs that form a big part of employment in our country through social responsibility, we will achieve more.”

The donation drive was a testament to the organisation’s commitment to serving and uplifting the underprivileged Kya Sand community.

Mtimkulu urges companies and individuals to participate in supporting the initiatives.

UDRS once again shines a light on the people of Kya Sands. They kept the promise they made to the families who they will assist with whatever ever they can, whenever they could.

The NPC assisted 150 families with 150 loaves of fresh-baked bread. Speaking to the Randburg Sun, Mtimkhulu confirmed that they will keep donating and running feeding schemes in the community of Kya Sand.

“We are here around the people, we know their day-to-day struggles. We help where we can, and we believe one loaf of bread can make a huge difference in these homes.

“We now know that many kids will have something to eat this morning and that is good enough for us,” concluded Mtimkhulu.

If you would like to learn more about UDRS NPC and their initiatives, you can visit their website at www.udrs.co.za

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