TB Awareness in the streets of Johannesburg

Always needed, Always there

Our Johannesburg Branch took to the streets on the 24th March 2012, It was the World TB awareness day and our volunteers distributed pamphlets with much need information about TB to the community. The pamphlets highlighted treatment options, prevention, signs and symptoms of the desease. This took place in the Johannesburg CBD and Alexandra township.

Zizameleni Project on the rise.

Always needed, Always there

Our Johannesburg branch has established a community project called Zizameleni, we had to hand it back to the community and as it is based in a major tourist route, the community is ripping the benefits. All thanks to The Red cross society, volunteers, staff members and donors for making this project a reality. Most of the artifacts are sold to tourists thus bringing much needed income to many families.

New addition to the Red Cross Family

Always needed, Always there

Chigomezgo Dorcas Mpele joined the Red Cross Society as a volunteer PA. She has done First Aid course with the society and has completed her Information programming course with Rosebank College. We all welcome her to our world of humanitarian work.

Doornfontein inferno

Always needed, Always there

One day around 14:00pm, a fire broke out at a residential area in Doornfontein, the place was gutted down as seen in the pictures. About thirty eight rooms were converted into residential units for rental purposes. Almost one hundred and fifty people where left homeless or lost most of their belongings.

As usual The South African red cross Society was there to give much needed help. We gave them food parcels, blankets, clothing and kitchen utensils.

This unfortunate incident happened at Rocky and Davis streets in Doornfontein, we were informed of this disaster by Mr Nyaose who happens to be one of the local indunas. Once again we thank all heartfelt donors, supporters and volunteers.

Peer education for our Local councils

Always needed, Always there

The johannesburg Metro Branch organised peer education training for our local councils, namely, Alexandra, Cosomo city, Diepsloot. the emphasis was on HIV/AIDS, Communicable diseases and TB. Miss S Msiza the regional TB Coordinator, Ms Asnath Mashiane, primrose Nkuna conducted the training and all funds and resources where provided by the branch.

Mrs Willy Terlingen donates to help others

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Mrs Willy Terlingen handed Mr banda of the Johannesburg metro branch a cheque of R300 thanking the organisation for the good work they are doing. the SA Redcross Johannesburg branch donated first aid kits to the F.O.O.L.S Organisation to which Mrs terlingen belongs to. Through these trying times we find every cent helpful

Soweto Distaster in kliptown

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Mrs Cynthia Moshoeshoe and Mma Tladi, as community organisers, were spotted delivering blankets ot the need in Kliptown. May their humble act of humanity be upon all of us.

FA Instructor Course well attended

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Mrs Rose peters had to pay serious aatention as Margaret and Doris Manunu took over the podium to showcase their capabilities and what they can deliver.

Dissermination course for the elderly

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Ms Freedom Ngobeni, was busy lecturing the elderly people on more information about our organisation, work and areas of operation. this helps the public on details about where to find us, how to request for help and what other serveces we offer as a humanitarian organisation. it is advisable that out dear volunteers, supporters and followers know more information about us

Community organisers get their

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Community organisers, Mary Jones, Eric ,Emily Mthimkhulu attended a first aid course which was organised by Mrs Sina Ramakhula and was supervised by Miss Lucia Mokoena. The aim of the training was to equip them with much needed life support saving skills.

Putting children first

Always needed, Always there

our johannesburg branch celebrated world childrens day with children at Zewenfontein informal settlement and sorroundong areas. we had the support of the Provincial local Governmenrt, Johannesburg Emergency Services and their ever dedicated Fire Department. We demonstrated first aid skills to all that were present. it was indeed a happy day for the children as they got closer to most of the people whom they have looked upon. it was all smiles as every departmant did their demonstrations.

Clubland helping us to help the needy

Always needed, Always there

Manhattan Club in Rivonia and Sling Sellas have become our latest family members when it comes to helping the needy. Both Clubs have donated substantial amounts and Blankets towards our aid work. Therefore we thank the management and owners of the mentioned respective clubs and their patrons for the help thay have given. This is also an appeal to other clubs to come on board and help us end human suffering.

Glo Baby gives us a helpinfg hand

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it was a wonderful gesture when Lauren Daws and her company came on board to help us with much needed financial aid. they have pledged to help us on a quarterly basis for a longer time than anticipated.

Jeppestown blaze

Always needed, Always there

One quite evening turned into horror when a block apartments caught fire in the middle of the night. more that 200 people where left homeless and they lost their belongings. we gave them food parcels, kitchen utensils, bedding and clothes. it was due to the kindness donors that we could manage to help them. Edcon Group (jet Mart Northgate)donated much of the needed aid.

Rain, Coldness in Johannesburg

Always needed, Always there

Volunteers from the johannesburg branch with staff took their time out to reachout to people who live in the streets.

In Berea, corner of Joel and Catherine street, seventy five people recieved blankets and clothes which where donated from ABSA.

From there we went to the otherside of the Nelson Mandela Bridge, were we found over 25 people who live under the bridge, we also helped them with blankets and clothing.

Diepsloot Disasters

Always needed, Always there

Six hundred and eleven people from Diepsloot ext were affected when fourhendred and eighty two shacks where swept by heavy floods. After we visited the area being assisted by our members, Molly Kubayi and Dorah Mogano, we managed to identify those in dire need and we assited them with Food, blankets and clothing.