Pakistan is grappling with severe monsoon flooding and landslides that have claimed at least 307 lives across several northern districts. The disaster has resulted in widespread injuries and significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and agriculture, primarily affecting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
In light of the scale of destruction, there is a clear and urgent need for enhanced disaster relief efforts.
In solidarity with the Pakistani community in South Africa, a community that has stood by the country in times of strife, Gift of the Givers, through its partner, the Al Khidmat Foundation, is extending humanitarian support to those affected.
Initial relief efforts are focusing on providing essential items such as food parcels, clean water, blankets, clothing, and other urgently needed supplies to assist survivors in rebuilding their lives.
A medical camp has been set up to aid the injured.
Following a level 6 weather warning, areas within Eastern Cape were battered by gale force winds, localised flooding and heavy snowfall on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. Gift of the Givers teams were initially alerted to affected areas and communities by the Amathole District Disaster Management Team, Mnquma Local Municipality and community leaders. Residents in certain areas had to be evacuated and community halls made available to house the displaced.
The disaster remains a growing concern, however, Gift of the Givers has availed its teams by undertaking site assessments and providing urgent humanitarian aid. Approximately 6200 residents have been affected, with some 1200 being evacuated from their homes in Butterworth. Damaged infrastructure has made movement between affected zones difficult.
Unfortunately, weather patterns further intensified across the province with the OR Tambo District Municipality being placed under a level 9 weather warning, as well as Chris Hani District Municipality, Amathole District Municipality and Joe Qabi District Municipality. Major roads to Mthatha had to be closed off due to flash flooding and snow. As of 13 June 2025, 78 fatalities have been recorded.
Gift of the Givers activated members of its search and rescue teams to Mthatha to assist with recovery efforts. Teams have also been on the ground providing hot meals, blankets and fruits to those staying in community halls. In collaboration with the Mnquma Local Municipality, Gift of the Givers team has provided relief packages comprising toiletries, diapers, cereal and hot meals. Additionally, daily hot meals are being provided to 1500 recipients across three community halls in Butterworth.
Disaster response efforts are being supported by the Eastern Cape Police (SAPS), district and local municipalities, provincial and district disaster risk management teams who have offered their time and resources to the task team. Relief interventions will remain continuous and expand into more long-term support to help communities regroup, regather and rebuild.
To contribute towards the organisation’s disaster and relief interventions in the Eastern Cape, please use the following banking details:
Gift of the Givers
Standard Bank
Branch: Pietermaritzburg
Account number: 052137228
Branch code: 057525
Reference: “EC Floods”
Eid ul Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a sacred occasion in Islam marked by the spirit of giving, compassion, and reflection. Central to this celebration is the practice of Qurbani - the ritual slaughter of animals - as a symbolic act of devotion and a means to support those in need.
For many underprivileged families, Eid ul Adha may be the only time of year when they can enjoy a nutritious meat-based meal. The distribution of Qurbani meat brings joy, sustenance, and dignity to individuals and families who often face food insecurity. It serves not only as nourishment for the body but also as a reminder that they are not forgotten.
This act of sharing and caring fosters a deep sense of unity and compassion within our communities. It reinforces the values of empathy and social responsibility, reminding us that true faith is expressed through kindness and support for one another - especially the most vulnerable.
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After 467 days of relentless bombardment, a ceasefire has been announced. Rebuilding of a ravaged city now commences.
Gift of the Givers has launched a major renovation project at the Al-Shifa'a Medical Complex in Gaza, we are restoring the Eastern Maternity Building, which will provide 75 beds over three floors, including a small intensive care unit.
As the largest medical complex in the region, Al-Shifa'a served as more than just a healthcare facility - it was a beacon of hope, providing shelter to displaced civilians while delivering critical medical services during a period of intense bombardment.
This restoration project goes beyond physical reconstruction; it embodies the community's unwavering determination to rebuild its essential health infrastructure. When completed, the renovated Al-Shifa'a Hospital will restore vital medical services to the entire northern Gaza Strip, with modernised facilities equipped to handle emergencies and provide comprehensive specialist care across a range of medical specialties.
We are also launching a campaign to rebuild and repair damaged homes, with the aim of alleviating the plight of the families affected. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate a return to normalcy for these households by ensuring that they have adequate shelter.
Our water distribution project is actively delivering essential supplies of safe drinking water to displaced families throughout Gaza.
As part of our commitment to provide psychosocial support to the children of Gaza who are facing the harsh realities of war and devastation, we have organized fun activities and created vibrant recreational spaces that provide these young survivors with a sanctuary where they can play, relax and experience moments of carefree joy. By prioritizing their overall well-being, we aim to instil a sense of hope and empowerment that will enable them to overcome the adversity that surrounds them.
To contribute towards relief interventions in Palestine, please use the following banking details:
Gift of the Givers - Standard Bank -Branch: Pietermaritzburg - Account Number: 052137228 - Branch Code: 057525 - Reference: "Palestine"
Gift of the Givers continues to provide vital relief to communities affected by natural disasters like fires and floods.
During the past months, our teams have been on the ground in various parts of South Africa, assisting with food and water, hygiene packs as well as blankets and mattresses.
Our interventions include:
To contribute towards relief interventions in South Africa, please use the following banking details:
Gift of the Givers - Standard Bank -Branch: Pietermaritzburg - Account Number: 052137228 - Branch Code: 057525 - Reference: "South Africa"
Syria continues to face significant humanitarian challenges during its post-conflict transition, with disrupted infrastructure leaving numerous families without access to basic necessities.
The Gift of the Givers has been addressing these needs by distributing essential items.
Our team is actively distributing food parcels, blankets, and water filtration systems, to vulnerable families in Damascus. This initiative represents a vital step in enhancing community resilience, with each food parcel providing support to a family for up to three weeks.
In response to significant shortages of medical supplies, Gift of the Givers has initiated a program aimed at delivering essential medicines to the Homs Governorate in Syria. We have successfully supplied essential medicines that will serve thousands of patients across various health facilities in Homs Governorate, thus supporting critical health services for vulnerable populations.
Our Hunger Alleviation Programme in Syria effectively addresses critical food insecurity through the strategic distribution of emergency food parcels to vulnerable communities. Recently, this initiative has expanded to include targeted support to health facilities in Aleppo, ensuring that hospitals can prepare and serve nutritious meals to patients and essential medical staff.
In Aleppo city, our team has been providing critical food assistance by distributing bread to families severely affected by the military escalation.
To contribute towards relief interventions in Syria, please use the following banking details:
Gift of the Givers - Standard Bank -Branch: Pietermaritzburg - Account Number: 052137228 - Branch Code: 057525 - Reference: "Syria"
Eid ul Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a religious event during which adherents are encouraged to slaughter animals and share the meat with disadvantaged communities. In these communities, the consumption of meat often only occurs once a year, specifically during this important celebration.
When Qurbani meat is distributed among the less fortunate, it brings joy, nourishment, and a sense of hope to those who struggle to put food on their tables.
The act of sharing and caring for one another strengthens the bonds of unity and compassion within our communities.
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Gift of the Givers responds to flooding in Somalia
In the heart of Somalia, the relentless power of El-Nino unleashed devastating floods, leaving a trail of destruction in Baydio, Middle Jubba, Gedo, and Lower Juba in early November.
The impact is profound, inflicting immense suffering and widespread damage to the very fabric of life—bridges, roads, schools, hospitals, farms, boreholes, and homes.
The Gift of the Givers Foundation promptly allocated R1.5 million for emergency relief and teams were on the ground to assess the flash flood impact, distributing emergency relief supplies such as food, water, shelter materials, and hygiene kits.
Medical teams have been deployed to address immediate health concerns, collaborating with local healthcare facilities to enhance medical response capabilities.
Our teams established clear communication channels with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to co-ordinate efforts and maximize the impact of emergency response activities.
The Gift of the Givers Foundation remains committed to providing sustained assistance to the affected residents.
Further assessments will guide our long-term recovery initiatives, ensuring sustainable solutions for the community's rebuilding process.
To contribute towards relief interventions in Somalia, please use the following banking details:
Gift of the Givers - Standard Bank -Branch: Pietermaritzburg - Account Number: 052137228 - Branch Code: 057525 - Reference: "Somalia"
Gift of the Givers Intervenes in Palestine.
Airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the tragic loss of hundreds of civilian lives and the displacement of thousands of people fleeing to save their lives.
The Palestinian people requested urgent assistance from the Gift of the Givers.
Our team is currently visiting hospitals in the Gaza Strip to deliver essential medical assistance to individuals injured in the ongoing escalation. There have been thousands of reported fatalities and people wounded, with these numbers expected to rise.
Hospitals are facing critical shortages of beds, medical supplies, and medicines due to the high number of casualties. Immediate requirements include medicines, consumables, medical equipment, transport to hospital, fuel for hospital generators, hygiene kits, clothing, towels for patients, food parcels for families of the deceased and those in distress, and purchase and delivery of chronic medication.
Gift of the Givers has already released funding in Gaza and has approached the companies we deal with regularly to purchase these essential items.
We will cover transport costs and any incidental expenses associated with the saving of lives and bringing relief to a battered nation.
Civilians are also given vouchers to purchase food and non-food items where available.
Those wanting to participate in assisting the Palestinian people can make a deposit to Gift of the Givers: Standard Bank, Pietermaritzburg, Account number 052278611, Branch Code 057525, ref: Palestine Zakaah/Lillah/Sadqa. NO Section 18A will be issued.
The Gift of the Givers drilled a borehole in Marondera, Zimbabwe, with a promise to return to install a solar system to get the project flowing.
Less than a month later, the crew from the Gift of the Givers Foundation returned to construct the solar system for a borehole.
In addition to being a source of water for the residents, the borehole will also serve the agricultural activities in the surrounding areas.
Gift of the Givers water provision project also focuses on the delivery of clean water via rented water tankers.
As part of Gift of the Givers short-term water provision intervention, the team delivers a weekly supply of potable water using two water tankers.
Each water tanker carries 10 000 liters to remote sites on a weekly basis.
Our long-term goal includes the development of water collection sites at strategic points to service neighbouring villages by providing a regular supply of water.
