8 ways you can help victims of the #kznfloods

What should have been a long weekend welcoming tourists to the Kingdom of the Zulu has turned into a provincial disaster, with lives and livelihoods destroyed as the worst floods in decades descended upon KZN.

Following two years of Covid-19 restrictions, lootings and protests, the families and businesses were just starting to put the pieces together when the next devastating event hit.

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This Easter, why not consider supporting those in need with a donation, whether monetary or other?

KZN flood impact to date
On 11 April, more than 300mm of rainfall was received in KZN in a 24-hour period, substantially more than previous flooding. In 2019, 165mm fell on 22 April and in 2017, 108mm was recorded on 10 October.
It’s understood that this record equates to around 75% of the country’s average annual precipitation – and this is following a summer season that had already experienced significant rainfall.

At the time of writing, the death toll had risen to 405 with many people still unaccounted for. More than 40 000 KZN residents have been affected with access to water and power still unreliable, if not existent in some areas.
The needs are many and the supplies so limited, so here’s a list of charities that are helping on the ground. If you want to show support, consider contributing here.

#KZNFloods charity list

1. The Salvation Army
Donations of blankets, food and clothing are welcome. Anyone wanting to assist can contact Captain Buthelezi at 082 994 4351 or www.salvationarmy.org.za.

Bank: First National Bank
Branch: Braamfontein
Branch code: 251905
Account name: Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal
Account number: 50540087604
Reference: Please give your name and “KZN floods” as reference.

2. Meals on Wheels
The NPO is providing cooked meals to camps where displaced residents are being sheltered. Contact www.mow.org.za.

Bank: ABSA
Account name: Meals on Wheels Community Services SA
Account number: 4076236605
Reference: Your Name/Flood relief

3. Abahlali baseMjondolo
This is a shack dwellers’ movement that supports those living in townships. Contact 083 547 0474 or www.abahlali.org.

Account name: Abahlali Basemjondolo Movement SA
Bank: First National Bank
Account number: 62786238230
Reference: KZN Floods Relief

4. Robin Hood Foundation
This NPO is collecting non-perishable items such as rice, sugar beans and maize; clothing and household items. Contact 082 864 5729 or www.robinhoodfoundation.co.za.

Bank: Nedbank
Account name: The Robin Hood Foundation
Branch code: 164826
Account number: 1648160948
Reference: Your Name/Flood relief

5. The Angel Network
This NPO indicated that the most in-demand items are clean water and food. Contact 083 777 1621 or www.theangelnetwork.co.za.

Bank: Standard Bank
Account name: The Angel Network Durban
Branch: 051001
Account Number: 10145040508
Reference: Flood relief

6. Gift of the Givers
Some of the items in need are hot meals, blankets, bottled water, warm clothes, sanitary pads and nappies for those who’ve lost all household items. Food parcels, school uniforms, stationery and building materials are also listed. Contact www.giftofthegivers.org.

Bank: Standard Bank
Account number: 052137228
Reference: KZN Floods
Send the deposit slip to donations@giftofthegivers.org for a formal acknowledgement and request a section 18A tax-deductible certificate.

7. Hope SA
The NPO is requesting baby food, nappies, toiletries, hygiene products, clothes, blankets and non-perishable food. Contact 079 387 1716 or www.hopesa.org.

Hope SA Foundation
Bank: FNB
Account number: 62885810575
Reference: Your name and contact number

8. SPCA Durban & Coast
The SPCA in Durban is asking for blankets and pet food. Contact www.spcadbn.org.za.

Account details: SPCA Durban
Bank: FNB
Account number: 62238932893

Please note: Check all organisations are registered before making a donation and check the banking details ahead of time.

Sources: Daily Maverick, EWN, Times Live, BBC

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