On  13 June 2008, volunteers of the  BAPS Charities center in Durban, South Africa,  distributed winter school uniforms, blankets and stationery to over 390 underprivileged children of The Umkomaas Drift Primary School, South of Durban. 

Present on this occasion were Education Department Representative, Mr. Sithole and KwaZuluNatal MEC, Minister Naren Singh.  Mr Sithole thanked BAPS for their generosity and for identifying the needs of the children and acting accordingly by providing the uniforms and blankets.