As a result of xenophobic violence that broke out in De Doorns, Western Cape earlier this week, over 2,500 foreign nationals have been displaced from their homes. They have been temporarily resettled at a camp that lacks sufficient food, water, sanitation, and shelter. This type of environment can create a breeding ground for human rights abuses if not properly monitored. PASSOP has launched an emergency appeal for donations to support our efforts in addressing this crisis, which include:
• Maintaining a presence in the community and are working towards setting up a satellite office there to coordinate the site monitoring;
• Engaging the press in a media advocacy campaign to raise awareness of the issue (see links below); and
• Organizing a concerted effort among various civil society groups to coordinate the fair delivery of humanitarian aid to the displaced.
If you would like to donate to support these efforts, please see our banking details below. Any amount you can give would be very much appreciated. If you do choose to donate, please be so kind as to send us a confirmation of your donation (including name, email address, phone number, and address) to gill@passop.co.za.
Banking Details
Name: PASSOP
Bank: Nedbank
Country: South Africa
Branch: Rondebosch , Number 104809
Account #: 1048074730
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the PASSOP Office at 0217624638 or Gill Charles at 0835360242.
Thank you,
