JP Duminy Gives Back with Islamic Relief
Former South African International Cricketer, JP Duminy, joined Islamic Relief South Africa to distribute food hampers and face masks in Mitchell’s Plain, Khayelitsha and Century City – Western Cape. The initiative is part of the Share-The-Care Campaign established by Awqaf SA.
The teams visited the homes that comprised mainly of the recipients associated with the JP 21 Foundation, established by the former Proteas star to act as a developmental platform for talented kids from disadvantaged backgrounds.
In addition to the food hampers, over 1000 reusable fabric face masks were distributed to the local community.
Duminy said it was a privilege to be part of this initiative. “As the founder of the JP 21 Foundation we have been involved in the Mitchell’s Plain and Khayelitsha communities for over 5 years, and COVID has kicked us all down in some way and therefore we have partnered with Awqaf SA to be part of the processes of helping to save lives.”
Local NGO Collaboration
“The collaboration in this project between Awqaf SA and Islamic Relief is commendable as we try to maximise the limited resources that we have at our disposal during the trying COVID-19 times. It is this type of collaboration during these times that avoids duplication and allows us to reach more vulnerable people as a result,” said Awqaf SA deputy CEO, Mickaeel Collier.
Islamic Relief Head of Fundraising and Development, Abdul-Aleem Gamza joined the distribution and indicated that this was part of a larger project of food distribution that Islamic Relief is part of in which they are distributing food hampers and essential items to communities across South Africa.
Alongside independent interventions, Islamic Relief South Africa is part of a multi-disciplinary COVID task team made up of non-profit organisations, and various civil society groups to assist the vulnerable communities across the country.
Islamic Relief’s Response
Islamic Relief South Africa is working closely with the Department of Social Development to provide vital support to vulnerable people all over South Africa and in the coming days, weeks and months will be doing all we can to limit the impact of Coronavirus through our integrated food security, health and hygiene programmes.
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