The Rotary Club of Phoenix has worked tirelessly over the past few weeks, to bring relief to the various communities who were impacted by the floods in April and May.
The club president, Clinton Samuel said KwaZulu-Natal is a province that is in a state of shock, panic and despair. He said the province of has, over a short period of time, experienced mass devastation, loss of lives and to a large extent the interruption of basic services like water, electricity and other amenities.
“Since the first flood in April, the Rotary Club of Phoenix responded to the pleas of the communities of Phoenix, Verulam and Tongaat and delivered 11 145 litres of bottled and tap drinking water. We continue to deliver and reach out to these communities in need to date,” said Samuel.
The Phoenix Rotary Club has also provided new blankets and other linen, warm shoes, clothing and bread to communities impacted by the floods. “A hot meal and bottled water was also provided for those families who are displaced and living at community halls. It was sad to witness the destruction caused by the floods but so humbling to meet individuals who were willing to lend a hand and amazed by those picking up the pieces and not giving up. The club wishes to thank all who have helped us make a difference. You have made a difference to the lives of those in need. Our endeavours are impossible without our donors,” said Samuel.
The Rotary Club of Phoenix, which has been in existence for almost two decades, forms part of Rotary International is a humanitarian service organisation which consists of volunteers who undertake various community projects in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. The Rotary Club of Phoenix has been in existence for with a growing membership of people with a passion to serve.
The Rotary Club undertakes several projects guided by the themes of Rotary International. Some of these initiatives include the Rotary Children’s Home, bursary scheme to educate a tertiary student, poverty eradication through food relief, computer classes for the unemployed, winter warmth, school refurbishments, stationery and book drives, medical supplies, food gardens, leadership courses, tree planting and linen distributions.
