Be an uncapped hero in your community during the national lockdown
Giving Hands volunteers have opted to be a hero to someone, so, will you?
Throughout the national lockdown period, Facebook has been abuzz with all types of comical challenges and as South Africans, we tend to turn to our uniquely South African way of dealing with adversity through humour.
Perhaps it’s just how we try to block out the negativity associated with the hardships we face or will have to face sooner or later or maybe and very likely, we might just be bored out of our wits.
Even though some people might find this petty, it’s very true that we all have our own ways of dealing with affliction during times of distress.
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That being said, no one can argue that there is no humour in starvations, no laughter from a child going to bed hungry or cold, no joy in being sick and no jokes associated with losing someone dear to you due to the Coronavirus.
The world is going through trials and tribulations and is facing several socio-economic issues, it is, therefore, consoling to know that there are heroes without capes in our midsts.
The Giving Hands Organisation has stepped to the plate and is helping thousands of less fortunate individuals and families in Ermelo and Wesselton.
In addition, most of the Giving Hands’ Islamic volunteers are currently celebrating Ramadan, which means Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink anything during daylight hours.
Their eagerness and willingness to care for the needy, has, however, not taken a back seat and they are still actively contributing towards the greater cause.
The Giving Hands Organisation has challenged all businesses and individuals alike to be a hero to someone in need.
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Up to date, The Giving Hands has handed over 4 000 food parcels to underprivileged households.
They also recently partnered with the Department of Social Development (DSD) and with a truck and bakkies, delivered food parcels to Lothair, Sheepmoor and Davel.
Families in need were identified by the DSD.
See the video by Mr Muhammed Bhyat, chairperson of the Giving Hands aid organisation below (Please note that the amount of food parcels mentioned in the video has been surpassed and stands at 4 000 as of 26 April):
To get involved with the Giving Hands aid organisation visit their website at www.thegivinghands.co.za or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thegivinghandsZA/
