The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has taken the initiative to support its staff and students through a Hardship Fund which aims to address issues of food insecurity and menstrual hygiene for vulnerable students and staff.
UKZN Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Nana Poku have also pledged 30% of their salaries in support of giving back and as part of their contribution to the fund.
The inistitution also looks to extend it efforts through a donation drive on all its campuses for staff and students to donate non-perishable goods such as foods, toiletries, sanitary pads and other necessities.
Online support is also available to keep students and staff updated. The available sites are COVID-19 “War Room” and the online portal, and both the sites continue to provide regular information and support via the website www.ukzn.ac.za
