Emergency Appeal: South Africa Floods

Dear Supporters,

Life in South Africa often feels like living between extremes. Only three months ago, our Bhongolethu School had to close its doors as our staff took off their shoes and waded through flood water up to their knees. It was cold, the classrooms were soaked, and families in the township struggled through days of rain and discomfort.

Today, everything has changed. Summer has arrived, and the heat is now reaching dangerous levels in the township. What was once a flood has turned into a drought. The children are struggling to cope with the extreme temperatures, and we are doing all we can to keep them safe.

Our immediate goal is to raise enough funds to purchase 200 caps for the children, costing 1,200 dollars in total. We also want to provide each child with a reusable water bottle to help reduce plastic waste and ensure they have access to safe drinking water throughout the day. Alongside this, we hope to supply sunscreen so that everyone can stay protected during outdoor play and activities.

For our community, these rapid shifts between floods and heatwaves have become the new normal. The children are resilient, but they are the most vulnerable to these changes. Every small act of support helps us to keep them safe, healthy, and able to focus on learning rather than surviving the weather.

To everyone who helped us recover from the floods, thank you. Your kindness got us through one of the toughest moments of the year. We now ask for your help again as we face the next challenge. Together, we can make sure the children of Bhongolethu are protected through every season South Africa sends our way.