Red Cross Society in Durban North still assisting flood victims
The South African Red Cross Society recently allocated R7.2 million to individuals and families across the country affected by the floods.
PROJECTS and initiatives continue this month for the South African Red Cross Society following World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day which took place on Wednesday (May 8).
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The day has been commemorated since 1948 and falls on the birthday of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The South African Red Cross Society, founded in 1921, is a member organisation of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), with the Durban office located on Kenneth Kaunda Drive in Durban North.
Speaking to Northglen News, the provincial manager for the society, Siyabonga Hlatshwayo, said the organisation continues to support flood and fire victims in various areas in Durban as well as the entire province.
“This year’s theme was keeping humanity alive, and we did this by hosting several events across various communities and by being part of the 1 Billion Trees initiative which will see a minimum of 30 trees planted across 45 Red Cross Society branches in South Africa. This will also celebrate 30 years of democracy in South Africa,” he said.
The next project will take the Durban team and its volunteers to Verulam over the weekend where more trees will be planted for the community affected by the floods earlier this year.
“We will also install a borehole and donate seedlings to the community to sustain the garden project which we have initiated. And we will provide education about the Red Cross in these communities and schools,” he said.
Hlatshwayo thanked staff and volunteers for their hard work and dedication.
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