Helping Hand

Munsieville squatter camp is situated in Krugersdorp, South Africa. I have a special interest in it, because it is in 'my valley'. I was born and raised on the West Rand, of which Krugersdorp is a part. We used to go to Coronation Park (Kroningspark) for annual Sunday School picnics. Who would have thought then that it would become the site for a squatter camp? These people were later relocated to Munsieville - against their will, but equally so (and more importantly) against the will of the people already living in Munsieville.

I have decided to open the Helping Hand page to help feed a section of the residents of the Munsieville squatter camp, known as Pongacamp.

For the purpose of this page it should suffice to say many people literally go hungry every day. With your help we can make a difference in a number of people's lives. There is an existing, reliable infrastructure that we can use to feed hungry tummies, at no extra cost! They are already involved in this community and provide occasional meals. They can provide a basic meal, to Pongocamp squatters, with R1500. If we can raise R4500 per week, they can provide 3 meals per week. At the current exchange rate they need around $100.00 to $150.00 per day, to feed close to 400 people a day!

They also provide rehabilitation and counselling services in this community and are mobilizing the squatters into self-help. I have personally witnessed the joy of the community when someone 'made it out' i.e. got a job and was able to move out of the squatter camp.

Your contribution, big or small, will go towards buying food for these people, as well as other basic needs like toiletries and medication.

We are grateful for every single donation that we may receive. May God bless you abundantly.