We would like to thank the Almighty for granting us the strength to fulfil our goal in providing Shelter to 1,000 homeless people this festive season and providing 1,000 meals yesterday. We would also like to thank our sponsors that donated generously to this initiative, it is much appreciated.
The 16 December 2021, is a significant day to us as South Africans which came into effect in 1995 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity for the country. This day allows us to not forget about our history and conflict in our country but it is a way to focus on how we can make our country better for our children.
At Falaah Foundation we celebrated this day by raising funds and providing meals to 1,000 homeless people. In 2019, there were approximately 4,862 homeless people living in Cape Town, according to figures by the Western Cape provincial government, which indicates the need to provide shelter.
Homelessness is something that many people witness but very few are willing to talk about. Even in mainstream media, homeless people are either vilified or glorified. But very few tackle how it really is to become homeless.
Unfortunately, not a lot of people realize this. The common notion is that homelessness is somewhat a choice. That the homeless deserve what they are going through because they didn’t study hard or look for a job. But no, it should not be looked at in this manner and we should assist humanity in whichever way possible.
As Mother Teresa once said, “We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked, and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty”.
Additionally, our Belhar team fed approximately 300 people in Valhalla Park.
For transparency we provide not only the images of yesterday’s drive but also the confirmation of payment made to The Haven Night Shelter.
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