South Africa
Feedback from the Ashraful Aid Bake Off Challenge
Our bake-off which took place on Saturday 17 October 202 was a huge success. All in all, we had 40 entrants and an incredible turnout. Ashraful Aid will be continuing with this initiative – our next bake-off will take place in Azaadville. We are calling on all to enter and …
Distribution of food hampers to the needy in Cape Town
On Saturday 17 October 2020, the Ashraful Aid team in collaboration MealSA and CWF traveled to Cape Town and distributed grocery hampers to members of vulnerable communities.
We distributed 2000 food hampers and over 3000 maize meals to the needy in various areas. Some of the areas were:
- Westridge Masjid
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …