Help families left without shelter in Mthatha

The floods in the Eastern Cape were caused by heavy rainfall, affecting Mthatha which caused severe damage to SOS Children’s Village Mthatha, the Family Strengthening Programme (FSP).

SOS Children’s Villages in South Africa is working to respond to the needs of the community after the flooding.

Sixty seven (67) families in the community (King Sabata Dalinyebo Municipality) that are part of our Family Strengthening Programmes have been severely affected. We render services to these families, with children under 18 years that face a significant risk of losing the care of their parents.

We work to prevent children being separated from the care of their parent/s or care givers. These families, already living in dire circumstances, have lost everything, as a result of, the recent flooding. Making the children even more vulnerable.

Lives impacted: 144 children (73 girls & 71 boys) under the age of 18 years and their families.

We are appealing for support in order to help the families in King Sabata Dalinyebo community affected by the natural disaster. Donations will go towards hygiene kits, food kits and home kits for the affected families.

To support this or to make donations, visit http://sosvillages.org.za/what-you-can-do/donate

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About SOS Children’s Villages

SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, non-governmental organisation that advocates for the rights of South Africa’s marginalised children. We offer loving, family-like care for children and young people who have lost or are at risk of losing parental care. Established in 1984, SOS has eight Children’s Villages and three Social Centres across eight provinces.

Each year our Alternative Care, Family Strengthening and Youth Employability programmes provide life-changing support to children and families across the country.

The Alternative Care model comprises of four principles that include a mother (each child has a caring parent), brothers and sisters (the family ties grow naturally), a house (a secure place to grow up in) and a village (the SOS family is part of the community).

Our Family Strengthening Programme aims to enable children who are at risk of losing the care of their families to grow within a safe family environment. We work in co-operation with local authorities and other service providers to empower families and communities to effectively protect and care for their children. We care for more than 5000 children and youth across South Africa.

For more information, go to https://www.sossouthafrica.org.za/

Contact

Seithuto Seakgwa

Seithuto.Seakgwa@sos.org.za

079 122 3332