Operation Winter Warmth 2015
21 Apr 2015
The Al-Imdaad Foundation's Operation Winter Warmth strives to make each winter more comfortable for the people of South Africa especially the old, destitute and vulnerable.
OWW 2015- Distribution in Emgabeni
24 Aug 2015In the final week of a long Winter Warmth Campaign the Al-Imdaad Foundation reached out to the rural town of Emgabeni in the uMkhomaas Local Municipality.
OWW 2015- Blanket Distribution in Bergville
18 Aug 2015In one of the final distributions of this years Operation Winter Warmth, Al-Imdaad Foundation teams distributed blanets to selected beneficiaries in Bergville.
OWW blanket distributions at ML Sultan Colenso
18 Aug 2015Reaching out to needy learners and their families in Colenso, the Al-Imdaad Foundation distributed blankets and warm hats.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Ermelo
09 Jun 2015150 blankets distributed to needy residents of the Ermelo community.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Weenen
09 Jun 201550 blankets distributed in Weenen.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Emabalonini
09 Jun 201550 blankets distributed amongst the community of Emabalonini.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Wembezi
08 Jun 2015150 blankets distributed to residents of the Wembezi community.
OWW 2015 Blanket & Warm Hat Distribution - Van Reenen
06 Jun 2015Blankets and hats were distributed to impoverished community members of Van Reenen.
OWW 2015 Launch & Blanket Distribution - Deepdale Primary, Harding
03 Jun 2015Hats and gloves were distributed to learners at the Deepdale Primary School in Harding. These winter accessories will help these children protect themselves against the cold especialy on cold winter mornings as they make their way to school.
OWW 2015 Launch & Blanket Distribution - Mazakhehe, Harding
03 Jun 2015Blankets were also distributed to needy residents of the Mazakhehe area in Harding.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Howick
01 Jun 2015Blankets were distributed to needy residents of the Howick community.
OWW 2015 Warm Hat Distribution - Phoenix
01 Jun 2015An extensive Warm hat distribution targetting learners at 120 schools in the Phoenix area will go a long way to helping the children keep their ears and heads warm during the winter months.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Phoenix
01 Jun 2015Blankets were also distributed to needy residents of the Phoenix community.
OWW 2015 Launch & Blanket Distribution - Mvezo
31 May 2015Blankets were also distributed to targetted benficiaries in the Mvezo area.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Mpofana (Mooi River)
27 May 2015Blankets were distributed to residents of the Mpofana community in KZN.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Dundee
26 May 2015Blankets and duvets were distributed to vulnerable members of the Dundee community.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Glencoe
26 May 2015Blankets were distributed to needy residents of the Glencoe community.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Maluti
26 May 2015Blankets, stationery packs , hats and gloves were distributed at the Maluti Child Youth Care Centre in Maluti providing essential means for these children to keep warm this winter.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Dannhauser
25 May 2015Blankets were distributed in Dannhauser, providing a much needed source of warmth ahead of the cold winter months.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Washbank
25 May 2015Winter warmth blankets distributed at the Washbak Mosque yard to vulnerable members of the local community.
OWW 2015 Woolen Hats & Remington Primary School
20 May 2015 Warm hats and stationery packs were distributed to the learners at the Remington Primary School, in Bergville, KZN
OWW 2015 Warms Hats, Stationery Packs & Hygeine Packs Distribution - Van Reenen Primary School
20 May 2015Warm hats, stationery packs and hygeine packs were distributed to learners at the Van Reenen Primary School in Northern Natal.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Wyebank, Durban
20 May 2015As part of the annual Operation Winter Warmth campaign, hundreds of blankets were distributed in conjunction with SADN to the needy people of the Wyebank area in Durban.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Mahlabatini, Durban
20 May 2015Blankets were distributed in conjunction with Verulem Young Muslim Society to the needy people of the Mahlabatini area in Durban.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Botanic Street, King Williams Town
20 May 2015Blankets were handed out during a street distribution on Botanic Street in King Williams Town.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Dimbaza, King Williams Town
18 May 2015Our eastern Cape offices conducted distributions in the Dimbaza area including blankets and cereal boxes to provide warmth and nutrition for the winter months.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Barkley Road, Kimberly
01 May 2015Winter warmth blankets were distributed on Barkley Road in Kimberly to vulnerable members of the local community.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Kim Kgolo Primary School, Kimberly
28 Apr 2015Blankets were distributed at the Kim Kgolo Primary School in Kimberly providing a much needed source of warmth ahead of the cold winter months.
Official Launch of the Al-Imdaad Foundation Operation Winter Warmth 2015 Campaign
27 Apr 2015The official launch Al-Imdaad Foundations Operation Winter Warmth took place in Diepsloot, Johannesburg on Tuesday, 28 April 2015. The Deputy Minister of Social Development, Hon. Bogopane-Zulu, gave a keynote speech and the programme included the hand out of hats and gloves to the school children as well as blankets and food parcels to the elderly in the community of Diepsloot.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Soweto
18 Apr 2015The annual Al-Imdaad Foundation Operation Winter Warmth 2015 campaign got underway in Soweto on Sunday, 19 May 2015. Soweto is the oldest urban settlement or 'township' in South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg; with a population of approximately 1.3 million. It has been estimated that 40% of Johannesburg's residents live in Soweto. Johannesburg’s cold, arid and dry winters can be extremely harsh, especially on those who do not have the resources to protect themselves from the winter. As part of the winter warmth campaign, senior citizens of the area were targeted. These elderly citizens of ours were furnished with blankets to provide them with warmth and comfort during the fast approaching season of winter.
OWW 2015 Blanket Distribution - Jacksonville, Kimberly
27 Mar 2015Winter Warmth Blankets were distributed in the Jacksonville informal settlement in Kimberly.
The bitterly cold winter season in South Africa is especially daunting for the poor and underprivileged who cannot afford to keep warm during these months. The Al-Imdaad Foundation's annual Winter Warmth campaign aims to assist these communities by providing quality winter wear to help them brave the cold winter months. The Al-Imdaad Foundation’s Winter Warmth campaign has become one of the most comprehensive winter campaigns in the country. Spread across all nine provinces, it seeks to address the needs of the most vulnerable people including the destitute, homeless and the increasing number of refugees that populate the country today. Many of these people live in shacks and informal housing which offers little insulation against the cold, exposing them to icy winds and chills that can cause illnesses especially amongst children. The Al-Imdaad Foundation reaches out to these communities with blankets and winter accessories including gloves and warm hats that help make the winter months more bearable. The Al-Imdaad Foundation blankets are of the finest quality and far exceed the minimum standards and specifications laid out by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC). They are distributed to tens of thousands each year targeting the most vulnerable communities in each province. Hoping to build upon a successful legacy of Winter Warmth campaigns in the past, the Al-Imdaad Foundation has kicked off its 2015 campaign early to allow maximum time for distributions. As part of the campaign, special focus will be given to targeting deep rural areas where people often have no access to basic services such as electricity, water and sewage disposal and where the winter months are consequently a great burden. While many of us meet the winter months with thick layers of clothing, spending nights in centrally heated houses in front of the latest model of heater, multitudes in our own country, without adequate bedding, struggle to get a few hours’ sleep as they shiver through the night. Such inadequate protection against the cold can lead to illnesses, colds and flu which are often especially dangerous for the large proportion of the population suffering from HIV and AIDS. Providing warm blankets to these people can help them avoid illnesses and save lives. As we enjoy our warm drinks and huddle around our heaters this coming winter, let us all spare a thought for those in a far less comfortable situation. Support the Al-Imdaad Foundation’s Operation Winter Warmth campaign by sponsoring a blanket for just R50 and help prepare the people of South Africa so that the winter ahead is more tolerable than those that have passed before.
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