Say No to Xenophobia
- By: Nana Kelly
- Short URL: http://www.backabuddy.co.za/nana
Personal message
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.
Yesterday I found myself reflecting on the significance of Africa Day which is celebrated every year on the 25th of May since 1963 when the OAU was formed. There are no words to express the sense of shame and dispair that I felt because of the level of intolerance and xenophobia that many of our brothers and sisters are subjected to in South Africa at the moment.
I have therefore taken the challenge to fundraise R 25.000-00 for an organisation that is alleviating the desperate circumstances of refugees who have suffered xenophobic attacks in Johannesburg. The Randburg Methodist Church is offering food, blankets, medical care and shelter to victims and I know that our contributions will be used to alleviate the inhuman conditions in which the refugees are living in. I hope that in some small way we can all contribute towards restoring a semblance of dignity in the lives of these innocent victims.
To all my family members, friends, colleagues, fans, visitors to my webpage, etc...please share my goal by reaching for that credit card to donate to this worthy cause. I have teamed up with a secure website www.easigiving.co.za (alternatively named www.backabuddy.co.za ) that will facilitate the donation process. Please check it out for yourself - they are doing an amazing job.
Equally as important as your donation, is the need to spread the word about this opportunity to make a difference in the world. Please make my fundraising page your cause too and pass on the details (www.easigiving.co.za/nana) without delay to as many friends as you can. Do it NOW before you forget ! There are so many network we can use in this hi tech age so tell everyone verbally, by email, SMS on facebook, skype or however you can whether in SA or anywhere else in the world. A small 100 Euro hard currency donation will go a long way in Rands.
If you are a visitor to my fund-raising page, and would like to spread the message, you can click on the Promote this page tab.
You will be able to track our progress towards our target by looking at the lovely hearty Herb - the closer we get to the target the happier he gets. There is also a barometer on this page. You also have a chance to send in comments for my webpage.
Many thanks for your support and may "humanity" prevail against "evil"...
With lots of love,
Nana
PS: if you do not have a credit card, please send me a comment or an email on nana@africamm.com
Donations
| Name | Comment | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue and Al | We admire you so much, Al and Sue | Jun 12, 2008 | R 300.00 |
| Ella | go girl, keep up he good work! | Jun 03, 2008 | R 500.00 |
| Nyaniso | Great Work | Jun 02, 2008 | R 100.00 |
| Madd | Well done... | May 31, 2008 | R 500.00 |
| Molese Kekana As Melf | Thanx for the Good work, From Molese and www.eloxion.com | May 31, 2008 | R 400.00 |
| WalterB | Thanks Nana | May 31, 2008 | R 1 500.00 |
| andraper | May 28, 2008 | R 1 000.00 | |
| Sue Carmichael | A sterling effort, Nana - well done. | May 27, 2008 | R 150.00 |
| Simon | From Simon & Sisonke | May 26, 2008 | R 1 000.00 |
| soomagoo | Go for it Nana! | May 24, 2008 | R 300.00 |
| Roger | Great idea. Cant wait to spend the weekend with you too. xxx | May 23, 2008 | R 1 000.00 |
| Craig | Go babe...well done! I am so proud of you. love, Craig | May 23, 2008 | R 1 000.00 |
Randburg Methodist Church |
Helping to alleviate the desperate circumstances of refugees who have suffered xenophobic attacks in Johannesburg. Your generosity will bring some hope to thousands who have lost everything. The extent of humanitarian need is astounding. The community support has, however, been amazing, but regrettably it is far from over yet - we still need help. Volunteer members from my Ward 102 have rallied around, opening their hearts and working non-stop. All donations and efforts are enormously appreciated. The Randburg Methodist Church has opened its doors and is playing a major role in caring for the needy. Goods are being distributed under supervision and are reaching the destitute via Alex SAPS, Bramley SAPS, Cleveland SAPS, Jeppe SAPS, the Germiston City Hall, Bedfordview Methodist Church Central Methodist Church, Honeydew SAPS, Douglasdale SAPS, Primrose SAPS … We desperately need more things like pilchards, eggs, any other food, BLANKETS, cleaning materials, toiletries, washing powder, BABY FOOD, nappies, toys, crayons and paper. CLOTHES ..... CASH DONATIONS VIA CREDIT CARD ON THIS PROTECTED EASIGIVING WEBSITE. Delivery Points for Aid
On the other hand, you may find it a whole lot easier and more convenient to rather contribute by making a donation, on-line, using your CREDIT CARD via this safe Easigiving website by simply clicking DONATE NOW and you will be taken through the process. Rest assured your donation will be deposited in the Randburg Methodist Church’s account from where it will be used to assist the refugees. ALISON VAN DER MOLEN : DA Councillor – Ward 102 |
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