BUILDING HOPE AND INFRASTRUCTURE: GIFT OF THE GIVERS' TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT

Since inception in 1992, Gift of the Givers has delivered life-saving goods and on-the-ground support for innumerable people and communities, collectively valued at some R6 billion in aid distributed amongst 47 countries across the globe, inclusive of South Africa.

As we enter 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to serve, to respond, to bring hope and to restore dignity to the most vulnerable in their time of strife and discord, rebuilding prosperous communities and infrastructure, and empowering the leaders of tomorrow.

From healthcare to education, Gift of the Givers infrastructure projects are a testament to an unwavering commitment to serving those in need.

Below is an overview of some of our key infrastructure development projects that have made a significant impact on government and private institutions:

1. In April 2021, a devastating fire caused extensive damage to the medical storage facilities at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH), severely impacting healthcare services. Gift of the Givers responded by transforming an unused nurses' dining room into a modern 3,500 square metre medical storage facility. This landmark development, the largest of its kind at a government hospital, was officially handed over to CMJAH on May 18, 2023.

2. At Victoria Hospital in Cape Town, Gift of the Givers spearheaded several infrastructure improvements. These included refurbishing the patient waiting area, upgrading the pharmacy and medical dispensary facilities, renovating a dedicated tea and break room for nurses, and constructing a new multi-purpose training centre.

3. At Tambo Memorial Hospital, Gift of the Givers contributed to the refurbishment of ablution facilities, repainting, and the construction of additional waiting areas. The administration building also received necessary upgrades to ensure a safer and more efficient environment for both patients and staff.

4. In April 2024, 18 kitchens at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg, were refurbished. This initiative forms part of our broader commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure across South Africa, with a focus on enhancing hygiene, nutrition, and overall well-being.

5. To address water scarcity challenges, boreholes were installed at Butterworth Hospital and in communities such as Jagersfontein and Thanduxolo in Port Elizabeth. Furthermore, water treatment plants were established at multiple locations, including the Commonage, St Lawrence, Boaramelo, Itumeleng Clinic, Halala Basadi Garden, Hare Thusaneng, Jagersfontein Intermediate School, and Rebone Lesedi Crèche.

6. Gift of the Givers remains dedicated to improving educational facilities through a comprehensive renovation and refurbishment programme. Schools that benefited from these efforts include Mason Lincoln Special School (KwaZuluNatal), Paterson High School (Eastern Cape), Phenyo Christian College (Gauteng), Phoenix Pioneer Secondary School (KwaZuluNatal), Seatides Combined School (KwaZulu-Natal), Sisisiwe Primary School (KwaZulu-Natal), St Theresa’s Primary School (Eastern Cape), Tyburn Primary School (KwaZuluNatal), Bambanani Secondary High School (KwaZulu-Natal), and Port Natal School (KwaZulu-Natal).

Boreholes were also drilled at Kenhardt Primary and Kenhardt High Schools in the Northern Cape.

Gift of the Givers continues to play a vital role in uplifting communities and enhancing public institutions through strategic infrastructure development. As we expand our efforts, we remain focused on addressing the changing needs of vulnerable communities, ensuring that dignity, hope, and opportunity remain at the core of our initiatives.