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South Africa Update
Filed under: Programs, South Africa
There has been many reports over the past weeks regarding Cholera spreading from Zimbabwe to the South African Border region and this has prompted us to provide an update to our Volunteers. As we know, Cholera is water borne disease that is caused by drinking contaminated water or food. It is easily curable, however because of the added circumstances of the Zimbabwe situation, many are infected without basic care. Our South Africa Youth program is based in Thohoyandou Greater Area, which is 170 kilometres away from the Zimbabwe border. This area does not share water with Zimbabwe or use water coming from rivers flowing through Zimbabwe. South Africa has its own irrigation and water reserve mechanisms to serve their communities. The water supply in Thohoyandou area is safe and of high quality, and bottled water is available from all supermarkets and shops. The area has never had a Cholera case in the past 20 years. Should you have any questions, please contact us at info@volunteer.org.nz.
