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Rugby players donate food hampers to poor families

Ashraful Aid would like to send a special thank you to the the SA Rugby Legends Association, Vodacom Bulls, the Cell C Sharks, the DHL Stormers, and the Emirates Lions, in partnership with Vodacom and Cell C donated grocery hampers worth R330 000 to Ashraful Aid and the Lizo Gqoboka Foundation. Ashraful Aid received 500 hampers from the initiative, all of which were donated to destitute families and will undoubtedly assist households hit by the coronavirus pandemic. #RugbyUnites Read the …

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Ashraful Aid Bake off for Charity Competition

Ashraful Aid will be hosting a charity bake-off from 5 to 17 October 2020. To participate, you will need to do the following: First, you will have to register for this competition on our website. Then, take a video of your baked goods and post it to social media, remember to tag Ashraful Aid and use the hashtag ‘AABakeOff’. Bring your baking to the Ashraful Aid offices – 14 Zinnia Drive, Marlboro Gardens – by 10am on 13 October 2020. …

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Water Distribution in Nelson Mandela Bay

Ashraful Aid has been raising funds for the water crisis underway in Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. Our team was in Port Elizabeth to distribute the water purchased with the money received. We have managed to secure 4000x 5 litre water bottles, each of which cost R12. The municipality is in urgent need of water as dams around the area are at an all time low and residents are facing dire straits without water to assist them in …

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Distribution of F100 Therapeutic Formula to combat malnutrition in adults and children

Malnourishment and malnutrition are serious problems faced by many South African children and adults. Oftentimes, South Africans cannot afford proper food, and do not meet daily calorie intakes. This contributes to their malnourishment and malnutrition, and they suffer from vitamin deficiencies and stunted growth. This may lead to serious illnesses later in life, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. In order to combat these nutritional issues, Ashraful Aid will be handing over 6000 units of F100 Therapeutic Formula to …

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Women Empowerment

In South Africa, August signifies Women’s Month. During the month of August we commemorate the brave women who came before us, those who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August chanting ‘you strike a woman, you strike a rock’, those who fought valiantly for economic equality, and those who paved the way for all in this country. Even though many years have passed since the initial marches and struggles for freedom, in certain communities, women are still not granted …

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Qurbani Distribution – Eidul Adha 2020

Eid al Adha 2020 This year Ashraful Aid was able to secure 7 cows and 40 sheep which were held on Ashraful Aid premises for the purpose of Qurbani. The cows and sheep were slaughtered on site and then skinned and cleaned by a team of workers. The qurbani meat was then sliced and distributed by Ashraful Aid workers, while coronavirus screening took place and proper social distancing was maintained. The meat was distributed to those in need and Alhamdulillah, …

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Medical Supplies Update

Ashraful Aid, in partnership with doctors and medical professionals is providing medical supplies to assist with treating those affected by Covid 19. As the pandemic worsens and the number of cases in South Africa increases exponentially, there is a great demand for medical supplies and oxygen concentrators, especially among the underprivileged and less fortunate. Public hospitals and clinics are being rapidly filled with patients affected by COVID-19, as well as those affected by TB and HIV/AIDS. By gaining access to …

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Covid 19 Response Update

As the Covid 19 pandemic continues to affect millions across the globe, the Ashraful Aid team is fighting hard to assist in multiple ways. We continue to provide food hampers and meals for the poor. To date we have provided hot cooked meals, food hampers, water and sanitary necessities to thousands of people in communities such as Alexandra, Munsieville, Johannesburg CBD and other areas. Help us to keep up the fight. Donate today. Bank Name: First National Bank Account Name: …

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Long Distance Truck Drivers Get a Special Treat from Ashraful Aid

Freestate, N3 Southbound, — Engen Vaal 1- Stop saw many smiles as Ashraful Aid passed out free meals to truck drivers on Thursday from 17:00 to 21:00. 500 meals were pledged by the N3 Toll Concession and prepared and delivered by Ashraful Aid all the way from Marlboro. The team from Zimele Truck Stop also stepped in to hand out the meals in the latter part of the evening, so Ashraful Aid could take the road back to Johannesburg early. …

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