Small Grant Available from US Embassy

The US Embassy is now accepting proposals for the 2010 Taft Fund for Refugees. For further information, please contact the US Embassy on the contact details provided below. Here is the message from the US Embassy:
“The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is now accepting proposals for the 2010 Taft Fund for Refugees.  This grant is available to [...]

Written on February 26, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Press Statement - CoRMSA Calls for Effective Intervention in Xenophobic Violence in Siyathemba

The Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA) is extremely concerned by the renewed xenophobic violence which has taken place in Siyathemba, Balfour. Last night, shops owned by foreign nationals in the area were attacked and looted by a large mob, reportedly after a demonstration against the local mining industry. The violence resulted [...]

Written on February 8, 2010 | Posted in News | Leave a comment