By Bellinda Suleman | Mrs. Suleman
The year 2025 has been one of our most challenging yet at the Healing Hands Foundation. Our commitment to serving vulnerable communities in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro remains strong, but we are currently facing a serious operational challange that is putting our mission at risk: we have only one vehicle available to support all our critical outreach and support service.
Our single vehicle is currently being used for:
Collecting and distributing food to various disadvantaged communities in the Metro.
Transporting Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors to hospitals, police stations, courts, counselling services, and safe houses.
This dual-purpose use places enormous strain on the vehicle, and more importantly, forces our team into heartbreaking situations where we must choose between delivering food to hungry families and transporting a victim of abuse to safety.
The Impact of Limited Transport
Delays in food parcel deliveries, leaving some families without food for days.
Interrupted support for GBV survivors, who depend on us for emergency transport and emotional support.
Increased wear and breakdowns, resulting in high repair costs and unexpected downtime.
We are reaching a point where this lack of transport could compromise both the quality and consistency of the services we provide.
Why We Urgently Need a Second Vehicle
A second, reliable vehicle would immediately allow us to:
Separate food distribution from victim support, allowing both programs to run smoothly and simultaneously.
Expand our outreach, reaching more communities consistently and efficiently.
Reduce operational pressure, minimizing breakdowns and vehicle downtime.
This is not just about convenience ,it is about protecting lives, feeding families, and preserving the dignity and well-being of the people we serve.
Our Appeal to GlobalGiving
We are humbly requesting GlobalGiving’s support in helping us secure funding for a second vehicle. Whether through a direct grant, a fundraising match, or assistance in connecting us to vehicle sponsors, your support would have a profound and lasting impact on our foundation and the communities we serve.
We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of the GlobalGiving community and hopeful that, together, we can overcome this challenge and continue changing lives.
With sincere appreciation,
Magdaline Bangaree
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