Outreach Project

OUTREACH

Outreach

Ananda Kutir Outreach Project was set up in 1984 to assist those living in impoverished conditions in Cape Town, particularly those affected by TB and HIV/AIDS. This project is run entirely by volunteers who provide food, clothing, blankets and disaster relief when needed. As there are no administrative costs, all funding received goes directly into the project.

  • Acting as a collection point for clothing, blankets which are distributed regularly to those in need
  • Providing disaster relief

TB affects us All

The greatest increase in TB incidence worldwide is in the Western Cape of South Africa. Many TB sufferers also contract HIV/AIDS. A strong immune system can fight off the TB bacillus and HIV virus. Eating food while taking the TB medication helps to relieve nausea.

Food Packs

On Monday mornings the dedicated Outreach volunteers are busy assembling, at the ashram, 100 food packs of rice, split peas/lentils and soya mince. Each pack, with water added and cooked for about 30 minutes, provides a nutritious meal for 4 people. The packs are for the clients of the clinics we support: Masincedane in KTC, Phumlani and Crossroads 2 Clinic in Crossroads and Mazomemhle in Brown’s Farm.

Home Rosters

A group of long-time supporters of the Outreach project continue to make food packs at home which are then delivered to the ashram.

Winter Drive

Every June/ July when Cape Town is experiencing its cold and wet winter we buy about 100 fleece blankets measuring 2m by 1.5m for the clinic clients. Two of the 4 clinics receive about 50 blankets every second year. The clinic sisters have sent us some very happy photos of the clients receiving their blankets.

Christmas Food Buckets

During the festive season we buy food buckets from a supermarket chain. These contain some grocery essentials as well as a few “treats” These are very much appreciated by the clinic clients.

Being a part of the Outreach Project allows those of us more fortunate, to support the less privileged members of our community. We welcome anyone who would like to be involved in any way to contact us, either via the website or by email. Grateful thanks go to those who donate monthly and to all our volunteers.

DONATIONS

How can you or your organisation help

All donations are welcome! You can give a once-off donation or you can have a monthly debit-order. Remember that no matter how large or small your contribution is, it will make a difference in someone’s life!

For donations see our Outreach Project banking details below

Outreach Project Banking Details

Bank: Standard Bank
Branch Code: 051001, Rondebosch branch
Account Name: Ananda Kutir Outreach Project
Account Number: 10158113770
Reference: Your Name and Purpose of Payment
Should you wish your EFT donation to be anonymous, kindly use ‘Anonymous’ in the reference.

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