THE Durban University of Technology (DUT) has recently established the Hands of Compassion Programme to collect donations for those affected by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal.

According to the senior director of corporate affairs at the university, Alan Khan, “The Hands of Compassion Programme is planning to help people who lost their loved ones, homes and other belongings, following the heavy rains and floods that KZN recently experienced.”

“DUT is calling for help to support the affected communities in the province. DUT is seeking donations of non-perishable foods, household cleaning items, bottled water and new or used clothing and linen,” said Khan.

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Khan said all of the donated items will be handed over to credible and reliable humanitarian aid organisations that support the affected communities, on Wednesday, May 18.

“Those wishing to show compassion can drop off their donations at the DUT libraries located on all campuses between 10:00 and 14:00 on weekdays from Friday, April 22 to Friday, May 13,” said Khan.

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