Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 08-06-2017
Operation SA and the Al-Imdaad Foundation have launched an urgent appeal for funds to assist victims of the devastating storms and fires in the Western Cape.
#CapeRelief was set up this morning in response to calls for assistance from thousands affected by the storms in and around Cape Town and by the fires in Knysna.
The city of Cape Town is being lashed by the most severe storm in decades while thousands of people were evacuated after an inferno broke out in Knysna on Tuesday.
Operation SA’s Yusuf Abramjee says the target is to raise at least R1-million within 24 hours.
“The money will go directly to the Al-Imdaad Foundation who have teams on stand-by to buy essential items such as food, blankets and clothing. We will deliver the aid without delays.”
Abramjee has appealed to South Africans to open their hearts and dig deep into their pockets and assist those affected by the storms and fires.
At the same time Qari Ziyaad Patel from the Al-Imdaad Foundation has urged corporates to donate and challenged them to pledge and continue making a difference.
“We cannot sit back and watch the devastation. We need to help those in need with urgency and we appealing to South Africans to open support #CapeRelief
Abramjee called on NGO’s, community groups, and religious organizations to also mobilize.
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