Read more at www.thedarlingtrust.org
Medihelp first became involved with the Darling Trust in 2009 – an initiative that focuses on the needs of residents in the Darling area in the Western Cape who are affected by HIV/Aids, among others. The first project undertaken as part of this initiative was to build a healthcare, education and sports centre. During the first phase of the project, a community swimming pool was built – the first in Darling – and was completed in February 2010. Further plans include the upgrading of the existing clinic that renders primary healthcare services to the community and is located on the same site as the centre.
Clockwise from top left:Evita Bezuidenhoudt, Medihelp CEO Anton Rijnen and a community member involved with the project at the official opening of the Darling community swimming pool. Evita Bezuidenhoudt, famous Darling resident, is one of the originators of the project. Anton Rijnen at the newly-built pool. Darling's children enjoy the swimming pool for the first time.