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:
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.
🌧️💧🚨 From Water Shortage To Flash Floods In Beaufort WestOn the final day of our water intervention in Beaufort West, the weather changed dramatically. After days of delivering much-needed drinking water to communities affected by damaged pipelines, heavy rain in the catchment area caused roads to turn into rivers within hours.From a community facing a critical water shortage to suddenly confronting rapidly rising water - circumstances changed in an instant.Our teams are on the ground assessing the situation and monitoring the impact.To contribute towards our interventions, visit: 🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference 📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #SouthAfrica
Repairing Community Water Tanks In Beaufort West 💧🤝Our water team continued filling community tanks across Beaufort West, while also identifying and repairing one tank that was no longer serving its purpose.The team found cracked fittings that were preventing the tank from being used. Working alongside the local municipality, the fittings were repaired and the tank was restored before being filled.What could have meant another community without access to water was turned into a working water point - ready to serve those who need it most.To contribute towards our interventions, visit: 🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference 📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #SouthAfrica
WATCH | Water Team Pushes On In Beaufort West 💧🚨Despite wet conditions, our team worked well into the evening to continue providing much-needed water support to the Beaufort West community.We continue working closely with Hessequa, who are refilling our tankers at various locations, helping us achieve faster turnaround times and reach more people in need.Our teams remain on the ground, continuing water distribution, tank refills and other critical interventions - without slowing down. The need remains, and so do we.To contribute towards our interventions, visit: 🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference 📞 : 0800 786 911#GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #SouthAfrica
Continuing Water Relief in Beaufort West 💧🚨Following a request to extend our deployment, the Gift of the Givers water team remains on the ground in Beaufort West, continuing to support communities affected by the ongoing water crisis.From water distribution to refilling community tanks and assisting vulnerable residents and essential facilities, our team continues working around the clock to ensure access to this basic necessity. The intervention continues for as long as the community needs us.To contribute towards our interventions, visit: 🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference 📞 : 0800 786 911 #GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #SouthAfrica
Restoring Water Supply At Gqeberha K9 Unit 🐕💧Our teams have repaired the borehole at the SAPS K9 Unit in Gqeberha, restoring a vital water supply for the facility and its highly trained police dogs. The borehole was originally installed by Gift of the Givers during the Gqeberha Day Zero water crisis, helping strengthen water security when the city faced severe shortages.The swift repairs ensure the K9 Unit can continue caring for its dogs, whose specialised skills play an important role in policing operations. A special thank you to Lt Col Neethling for her appreciation of the team’s rapid response.Supporting those who serve and protecting the infrastructure communities depend on - because every drop matters. 💚🇿🇦🐕To contribute towards our interventions, visit: 🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference 📞 : 0800 786 911 #GiftoftheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #SouthAfrica
