Empowering Communities

Gift of the Givers

2 days ago

The team members from different building and construction firms that are part of Altacon Projects were chosen to manage the R40 million upgrade of schools by Gift of the Givers following the destruction caused by the April floods in #kzn 📍.#thankyou 💚To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #DisasterResponse #education #schoolinfrastructure #schoolrenovation #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers

2 days ago

Tyburn Primary School faced significant challenges in education due to the Covid pandemic, looting in 2021, and flooding in 2022. In order for students to succeed, a better classroom environment was needed, but the school could not afford it due to the financial strain caused by these challenges. A request for assistance was sent to the Gift of the Givers, who partnered with Altacon to aid the school. The renovations included installing new burglar guards for security, upgrading the entire electrical system, changing the roofing to stop water leaks, and plumbing and painting the building. The final handover was conducted by Dr Imitaz during the school assembly. The Principal, staff, and students expressed their gratitude, honor and appreciation 💚 to both the Gift of the Givers and Altacon for making the complete restructuring of the building possible.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #DisasterResponse #education #schoolinfrastructure #schoolrenovation #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers

2 days ago

The assembly of Mason Lincoln Special School was filled with excitement 💚 and energy this morning as Dr Sooliman conducted the school handover. Gift of the Givers and Altacon worked together to improve the learning environment for students by creating a pathway from the hostel to the school. This was necessary due to the recent flooding and heavy rains that washed away the previous pathway. Although construction can be challenging, the team of dedicated workers from Altacon worked hard and overcame the extreme heat to complete the project on time. The renovations were of high quality and standard, including: the replacement of concrete fencing, the completion of a shelter for the pathway from the hostel to the school, reinforcements to the pathway, the repair of a collapsed wall. The final handover was met with excitement and appreciation, and both Gift of the Givers and Altacon were honored for their efforts.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #DisasterResponse #education #schoolinfrastructure #schoolrenovation #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers

2 days ago

The destructive storm in #kzn 📍 has resulted in significant damage to many schools, disrupting the #education of children and causing inconvenience for educators, parents, and pupils. Insizwakazi Primary is among the schools that were heavily affected. The floods caused additional ruin, including the washaway of a nearby bank and the need for a double wall reinforcement fence. To address the issue, larger stormwater drains were installed with the help of Gift of the Givers and Altacon. To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #DisasterResponse #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers

3 days ago

In response to the April floods in #kzn 📍, we have allocated R40 million towards upgrading schools affected by the floods, including Spearman Primary and Avonford Secondary.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #DisasterResponse #education #schoolinfrastructure #schoolrenovation #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers

4 days ago

An official handover ceremony was held at Port Natal Skool after Gift of the Givers completed a multimillion-rand infrastructure upgrade in response to the April floods in KZN.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #DisasterResponse #education #schoolinfrastructure #schoolrenovation #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers

4 days ago

In 2023, Gift of the Givers began testing children for hearing deficits 👂 and other impairments at schools through an our audiology intervention. The programme will also include eye testing and will expand to include upgrading school infrastructure and sports fields, providing sports equipment, stationery, uniforms, and bulk food, installing toilets, drilling boreholes, caring for children with special educational needs, and offering counselling services through our #Careline services.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #health #education #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers

5 days ago

Insizwakazi Primary School in #klaarwater 📍 sustained significant damage to its sewerage and stormwater networks, toilets, and boundary wall as a result of the April #KZNFloods. Gift of the Givers construction team, led by Musawenkosi Khanyile from Kwangwane Contracting and Trading, was responsible for replacing the entire sewer line and repairing all the other damaged areas.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #DisasterResponse #education #schoolinfrastructure #schoolrenovation #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers

5 days ago

The damage to the infrastructure of Port Natal Skool is a result of the April floods in #kzn 📍, as well as a lack of funding for the maintenance and improvement of the school prior to the floods. The school, being a single medium one, was not provided with the necessary resources to protect its infrastructure. In an effort to address this, Gift of the Givers is undertaking upgrades to Port Natal Skool in accordance with AMAFA guidelines, as the school is considered a heritage site. The school's principal and management have also agreed to introduce dual medium instruction by fostering dialogue, inclusivity, respect, and a sense of togetherness; we believe that we can work towards rebuilding South Africa 🇿🇦 into an incredible, fully functional, peaceful, and safe country 💚.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #DisasterResponse #education #schoolinfrastructure #schoolrenovation #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers

6 days ago

Mason Lincoln Special School, located in #Umlazi 📍, caters to learners with physical challenges, visual impairments, autism, mild intellectual impairments, epilepsy, and albinism. The school was founded in 1943 by the late Sister Mason, who taught children admitted for longer periods with polio and spinal conditions. The school was named after her. Initially, the Department of Health was responsible for providing food, security, and other health-related services, while the Department of Education only paid staff salaries and provided for the educational needs of the school. In 1997, the Department of Health withdrew all its services and handed over full responsibility to the Department of Education. Hospital wards were converted into classrooms, and over the years, the school has extended its classes and now offers education from Grade R to Grade 12. The school has an Autism Unit, Braille Unit, Remedial Unit and Pre-Vocational Unit, and the ages of learners range from 7 years to 24 years. Additionally, the school has boarding facilities as other wards were converted into female and male hostels. Today we had over the facility.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #DisasterResponse #education #schoolinfrastructure #schoolrenovation #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers

6 days ago

Gift of the Givers officially handed over the upgraded Tyburn Primary School in #chatsworth 📍 today, following significant damage caused by the April floods in #kzn. The cost of the upgrades was R40 million.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #DisasterResponse #education #schoolinfrastructure #schoolrenovation #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers

6 days ago

Tyburn Primary School in #chatsworth 📍 was identified as a recipient of infrastructure upgrades by Gift of the Givers; following the devastating floods in #kzn in April. The school sustained significant damage, including the collapse of a retaining wall and extensive damage to classrooms, roofs, ceilings, floors, gutters, downpipes, windows, and electrical systems. As part of our commitment to providing R40 million in support for school infrastructure, we have intervened to assist with the rebuilding and rehabilitation of this educational facility.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #DisasterResponse #education #schoolinfrastructure #schoolrenovation #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less