The Western Cape is a South African province with coasts bordering the Indian and Atlantic oceans. It’s known for the port city of Cape Town, set beneath Table Mountain, part of a national park of the same name. In Table Bay, Robben Island is the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, and is now a living museum. Farther afield, winelands surround historical towns like Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. The South African Red Cross Society has a Provincial Office located in 21 Broad Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, with 8 sub branches in Central Metropolitan, Greyton, Gordonsbay, Strand, Hermanus, Knysna, Northern Metropolitan, Southern Metropolitan, and Stellenbosch.
We operate within the 4 core programs of the society being HEALTH AND CARE, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT and TRAINING. The following Programs are run by our Province: • TB/HIV care • Orphan and Vulnerable kids • Kids club • Youth ( charm club, cycling club, marathon club) • Young woman Development • Sporting clubs • Soup Kitchens • Crèches • PSS (psychosocial Support) • Disaster relief • Awareness • Simulations and education • Reduction projects • Pre and post disaster counselling • Training ( call for information) Skills development. The above are just a few of the programs and projects run by the Western Cape Province. For more Information please feel free to contact us on any of the following numbers; Office: 021 797 5360 Fax: 021 797 4711 E-mail: resourcem@redcross.org.za
