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Storm in Soweto: help the Lakeview neighborhood rebuild

After the storm, families in the Lakeview neighborhood need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa1,643 views
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The storm hit the Lakeview neighborhood on 4 August. My home was one of 64 damaged, and 14 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 $2,000 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $670 • Clean water and purification supplies: $200 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $230 • Food parcels for displaced families: $400 • Tools and labor for repairs: $500 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Tshepo
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  • Surachai Udom Wongsawat

    I hope things turn around soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

    • Zainab Mehwish Sandhu

      praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Cairns.

      • Aisha Amira TrabelsiQuestion

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Tshepo?

        • Tshepo DavidsOwnerAnswerID verified

          Thank you. If you're in Soweto I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

      • Atim Janet Kiprop

        wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

        • Alejandra A. OrtizQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tshepo.

          • Jyoti G. Jat

            Your post was clear and honest. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Austin.

            • Maverick P. Wilson

              hang in there, Tshepo. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

              • Krishnan W. Iyer

                Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Kazan.

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