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Winter is our busiest time of year when the bitter weather adds to all the other hardships of poverty. Sometimes there’s the impression that we only work in the major cities – which we do – but the remote rural areas are often where the most help is needed. And our 159 Corps work everywhere… Continue Reading
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 and a bachelor’s degree in environmental health, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Water Resource Management, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior position involving community project management. Experience in WASH programme management and community development, including water and sanitation initiatives. Knowledge of WASH Rights-Based Approaches, hygiene behaviour… Continue Reading
The devastation of fire can begin with a tiny spark or a small flame which gathers momentum and races into a runaway fire. The flames quickly eat up the fuel around them and hungrily move on. This is what happened in the Selby community in January, where the fire wrought total destruction. All that remained… Continue Reading
Now – during our lifetime we gather much along the way. Some of it can’t be seen, like our values, our wisdom and our expertise in living life. Once our life is over, these aspects of our life are held and treasured in memory by our loved ones, and others who knew us. But what… Continue Reading
We don’t always know the background to why children come into our Joseph Baynes Child and Youth care Centre. This was the case with Carol* who came into our family at Grade 6, having been transferred from another children’s home where she was placed in care at 8 months old. To the best of our… Continue Reading
No sooner was Christmas over, when parents everywhere started to feel the anxiety of ‘back to school’, and the costs of that – especially in disadvantaged communities. We understand that, and are committed to removing some of the barriers to ‘back to school’ for families who simply cannot afford the basic requirements including a school… Continue Reading
Manenberg in the Western Cape is a place where substance abuse and gang violence are daily realities for many. It’s also a community suffering from poverty, where the majority of people exist on social grants and pensions. Christmas Day for most families there was a question mark. There was no certainty of even some food… Continue Reading
This year, we are excited to launch the ‘Proudly Salvationist’ campaign, a heartfelt initiative that celebrates and promotes the core values, rich history, and vital mission of The Salvation Army. We invite you, our loyal and valued supporters, to join us in this campaign and make a difference. The Salvation Army is dedicated to saving… Continue Reading
The sadness of Christmas for many elderly people is in having limited or no family contact. They feel forgotten, unwanted, and invisible. But one of the places where your Christmas generosity changed that was the Imbali Old Age Home in Pietermaritzburg. Your kindness allowed us to organize a special Christmas meal, with residents coming together… Continue Reading
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