Kayamandi Township Fire
Kayamandi is a Township located in
Stellenbosch, South Africa. On March 14th parts of Kayamandi were destroyed following the largest fire in in
township history. Reports are that up to over 4,000 people have been left
homeless following the fire. While studying abroad in South Africa I became
very involved in an after-school program held at a Kayamandi school. Some of my former students reached out to
me and informed me of this disaster. The pictures are horrifying.
When translated into English, Kayamandi means
"Sweet Home" and how true that is. I have shared this website with many people who I know have
been greatly effected by their time in Kayamandi as I have. Being part of the Kayamandi community is among my proudest
accomplishments. The homes that were opened to me, and the generosity of
the people is unmatched.
All funds raised here will be sent to
a local non-profit, Relief Life Disaster Management. https://www.facebook.com/Relief.Life?fref=ts
or http://www.relieflife.org/home
Please join me ensuring that Kayamandi can continue
to live up to its name: "Sweet Home"
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me, [email redacted]
Organizer
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