Access to Clean, Safe Water in South Africa

"TOGETHER WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO CLEAN, SAFE AND RELIABLE WATER ACROSS THE GLOBE - ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME."

We are all dependent on water for life; water is the very foundation for growth and development. There exists a universal need for society globally to become increasingly responsible about saving and utilising water efficiently. Access to running water in rural communities is unavailable and with the advent of disasters, water becomes all the more important. Gift of the Givers has long recognised this and we play an active role in assisting under-resourced communities secure access to safe, potable water and hygienic sanitation facilities.

Rural communities lack access to running water and for many generations South Africa has experienced drought over pockets of prolonged periods. The current cycle of drought became prevalent in 2017 and affected mostly the Northern and Western parts of South Africa. With dam levels drastically decreasing, the need to curb the Municipal supply of potable water was crucial. This not only affected households, but local businesses, schools and hospitals that, in many instances, operated under severe difficulty which sometimes led to their closure. 

The agricultural sector faced a mammoth task of keeping 1000’s of livestock alive. Grazing land had dried up, and their water supply so massively reduced that the animals would simply die from starvation or dehydration. 

Pleas from farmers and communities started streaming in to our head office. Our initial response involved the delivery of bottled water, but a more sustainable and environmentally- friendly intervention was needed. 

Providing water is an undertaking in which we have continuously remained active since the inception of the organisation. Our interventions include: 

  • Drilling boreholes;
  • Installing rainwater harvesting and recycling operations;
  • Establishing point-of-use water purification systems;
  • Operating a fleet of water tankers, taking water to desperate communities;
  • Establishing desalination treatment plants; and
  • Distributing bottled water (during periods of extreme circumstances)

We have the flexibility to rapidly adapt to every needy community’s requirement, delivering water provision solutions which most appropriately ensure the sustainability of life. In water-scarce areas, boreholes are a vital solution and we are integrally involved in such drilling operations, developing sites at schools, clinics and other central community points. 

Interventions

Water Provision in South Africa

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Water Provision in South Africa

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23 hours ago
Gift of the Givers

Gift of the Givers team received notification of a cracked pipe at the Adelaide Gymnasium School #borehole. Upon arrival, a water leakage was observed. The team promptly addressed the issue by removing the damaged pipe and installing a new section, restoring the borehole's functionality for the community and school to access water.

Recognising the potential impact on the SPCA in Makhanda, #EasternCape 📍 due to a malfunctioning borehole, a team was dispatched to conduct the necessary repairs, ensuring an uninterrupted supply of water.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers team received notification of a cracked pipe at the Adelaide Gymnasium School #Borehole. Upon arrival, a water leakage was observed. The team promptly addressed the issue by removing the damaged pipe and installing a new section, restoring the boreholes functionality for the community and school to access water.Recognising the potential impact on the SPCA in Makhanda, #EasternCape 📍 due to a malfunctioning borehole, a team was dispatched to conduct the necessary repairs, ensuring an uninterrupted supply of water.To contribute towards our interventions visit:
🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference
📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #SA #SouthAfricaImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
24 hours ago
Gift of the Givers

Maintaining various components is vital for Gift of the Givers extensive water delivery service in the #EasternCape 📍 and nationwide. The water pump on Gift of the Givers Iveco truck underwent necessary repairs and is now fully operational.

Cornelius from #JojoTanks in #eastlondon 📍 skillfully repaired the cracked tanks on one of Gift of the Givers Isuzu water tankers. Partnerships with a robust commitment to Corporate Social Investment (CSI) play a crucial role in Gift of the Givers service delivery processes.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Maintaining various components is vital for Gift of the Givers extensive water delivery service in the #EasternCape 📍 and nationwide. The water pump on Gift of the Givers Iveco truck underwent necessary repairs and is now fully operational.Cornelius from #JoJoTanks in #EastLondon  📍 skillfully repaired the cracked tanks on one of Gift of the Givers Isuzu water tankers. Partnerships with a robust commitment to Corporate Social Investment (CSI) play a crucial role in Gift of the Givers service delivery processes.To contribute towards our interventions visit:
🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference
📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #SA #SouthAfricaImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Gift of the Givers team received urgent calls from the Makhanda, #EasternCape 📍 community seeking help with water shortages. Numerous areas have been without running water for over a month, and water tankers are not providing assistance. Community members are compelled to hire vehicles to reach the nearest water point or borehole for water collection.

In response, the team dispatched a Gift of the Givers water tanker to Inkanini, Scotch Farm, and Evens Street to aid the community in need.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers team received urgent calls from the Makhanda, #EasternCape 📍 community seeking help with water shortages. Numerous areas have been without running water for over a month, and water tankers are not providing assistance. Community members are compelled to hire vehicles to reach the nearest water point or borehole for water collection.In response, the team dispatched a Gift of the Givers water tanker to Inkanini, Scotch Farm, and Evens Street to aid the community in need.To contribute towards our interventions visit:
🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference
📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #SA #SouthAfricaImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Gift of the Givers team received urgent calls from different locations in Makhanda #EasternCape 📍 requesting immediate assistance with water shortages. Areas like Nkanini, Scotch Farm, and Evens Street have been without water for over two months.

Community members observed our water tanker filling up Gift of the Givers jojo tanks, prompting them to quickly gather with buckets, drums, and containers to collect water. Additionally, the team provided much-needed water by filling up jojo tanks at the George Dickerson Day Care Center in Makhanda.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers team received urgent calls from different locations in Makhanda #EasternCape  📍 requesting immediate assistance with water shortages. Areas like Nkanini, Scotch Farm, and Evens Street have been without water for over two months.Community members observed our water tanker filling up Gift of the Givers jojo tanks, prompting them to quickly gather with buckets, drums, and containers to collect water. Additionally, the team provided much-needed water by filling up jojo tanks at the George Dickerson Day Care Center in Makhanda.To contribute towards our interventions visit:
🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference
📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #SA #SouthAfricaImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Gift of the Givers team received urgent calls for assistance from the communities of Gaga township in Alice and Keiskammahoek, #EasternCape 📍 reporting a severe water shortage with empty tanks and no clean water deliveries.

Responding promptly, the team dispatched water tankers filled with clean drinking water from Gift of the Givers boreholes in Adelaide to both locations. Members from each community actively collected water using buckets, drums, and wheelbarrows.Additionally, an email from a concerned community member in Keiskammahoek prompted the team's swift response and sent a water tanker to address the critical water needs in that area.To contribute towards our interventions visit:🌐 : www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #sa #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less

Gift of the Givers team received urgent calls for assistance from the communities of Gaga township in Alice and Keiskammahoek, #EasternCape 📍 reporting a severe water shortage with empty tanks and no clean water deliveries.Responding promptly, the team dispatched water tankers filled with clean drinking water from Gift of the Givers boreholes in Adelaide to both locations. Members from each community actively collected water using buckets, drums, and wheelbarrows.Additionally, an email from a concerned community member in Keiskammahoek prompted the teams swift response and sent a water tanker to address the critical water needs in that area.To contribute towards our interventions visit:
🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference
📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #SA #SouthAfricaImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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