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Fire in the informal settlement in Soweto: help Northside village rebuild

The fire in the informal settlement damaged 59 homes in Northside village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

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Lerato F. Jones
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Soweto
The fire in the informal settlement hit Northside village on 6 September. My home was one of 59 damaged, and 12 families are still in temporary shelter at the community hall. The first few days we shared what little we had. Now the cleanup has started, but we've no money for materials and winter or the rainy season is coming. Schools in the area have been closed, and the clinic lost its cold storage for vaccines. We're a small community of working families who have never asked for help before. We have formed a volunteer committee, and I'm the treasurer, so I'll post receipts for everything we buy. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $1,400 goes: • Tools and labor for repairs: $350 • Food parcels for displaced families: $155 • Roofing sheets and timber: $670 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $225 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Lerato
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    “Praying for you. Thought of Lerato all day after reading this. - Cox's Bazar”

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    Truly grateful for the support

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Yuna Asuka Goto

    Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

    • Irene T. Mendoza

      Rooting for you, Lerato. Shared it with a few friends. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

      • Lakshmi RanasinghePhoto verified

        Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Tlaquepaque.

        • Noah D. PriceID verified

          Wishing you peace, Lerato. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

          $303.50 raised of $1,400

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