What happens in early childhood will last a lifetime

HOPE worldwide South Africa has been serving vulnerable children, households and communities since 1993. From 2011, we have focused our efforts on the most vulnerable – young children aged 0-6 years, as this is the most critical period in a child’s development.

Thousands of young children in South Africa lack proper education, parenting, or nutrition. We’re here to change that.

Preschool (ECD Center) Support

Nutritional Support

Parcels Given

ECD Centre Support

Children succeed when they learn and play in a safe, healthy, stimulating and nurturing environment. Millions of children across South Africa unfortunately don’t have access to good learning environments and resources in their early years, setting their development back. We supported Early Childhood Development(ECD) Centres to ensure that the children in their schools have the best learning experience they can.

New national Caregiver Project

On World Play Day, HOPE worldwide South Africa announces a new, national Caregiver “Learning Through Play” project with support from the LEGO Foundation. HOPE worldwide South Africa (HWSA), is a national, non-governmental organisation that works in the Early Childhood...

The Power of Compassion: Caring volunteers help a young boy get to school

The Power of Compassion: Caring volunteers help a young boy get to school Maria (59) took Pride (9) in when he was just 4 months old. His biological mother has 7 other children and has had no interest in taking care of Pride so Maria has taken care of him herself...

Women’s Day: How an incredible Pre-school principal is providing for poor children in her community

Celebrating International Women’s Day: A remarkable pre-school principal goes the extra mile to support needy children in her community.   Regardless of the financial implications, pre-school principal Dora Molapo decided to accept vulnerable children from the...

Every Child Needs a Hero

Consider this – the future success of every child is in many ways determined by the age of 6! Decades of research have found that the first few years of life are a time of incredible growth and learning. This is when the brain develops at its fastest. When...

The Importance of Reading: Partnering with Massmart

Enjoying books and reading stories from a very early age is crucial in the development of children. It helps with their ability to understand words, use their imagination and develop their speech. But millions of young children in South Africa have little or no access...

Be The Legacy: Mandela Day

The HOPE worldwide SA family had a memorable Mandela Day nationwide, celebrating with our partners: Makro, Massmart, KFC Add Hope, the Department of Social Development, the Free State Municipality staff, the office of the Premiere and the Church of Christ. Makro staff...

A Special Visit by our Partner against Hunger:

Hunger is a reality for millions of young children in South Africa. The cost of malnutrition and inaction is devastating to children’s growth, development and their future well-being. HOPE worldwide SA is partnering with KFC Add Hope to make a difference. We recently...

The Nurturing Care Framework For ECD

A new framework for helping children survive and thrive to transform health and human potential was launched on May 23rd 2018 at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. HOPE worldwide South Africa is fully committed to implementing and promoting the framework globally....

Supporting Child-Headed Households In South Africa

Ntombi* wakes up every morning with one thing on her mind: food. A 15-year-old mother of one and caregiver to two more siblings, Ntombi works every day to scrape together enough money to survive. Through a combination of infrequent gifts from relatives and winnings...

Freeing Hearts And Changing Lives

Amanda, a 24-year-old young mother of a 4-year-old little girl, found herself battling the painful memories of her past. She did not know who she could share her pain with. The trauma of rape and the hardship growing up in a very poor family haunted her.  But her...

Nutritional Support

Going to bed hungry is a tragic reality for countless children across South Africa. The malnutrition caused by this hinders their brain development and can lead to lifelong growth issues. To combat this, we provide nutritious food parcels to as many caregivers and preschools as we can possibly reach in order to make sure that these children have the energy to play with friends, the focus to learn in school and a good nights rest with a full tummy. We focus on getting everything every child deserves so that they can just focus on being kids.

From One Meal a Day, to a Full Stomach Every Night

From One Meal a Day, to a Full Stomach Every Night Kefuoe (22) reads a Bible story to her four-year-old daughter, Sinovuyo, when she puts her to bed at night. During the day, she helps her practice saying the alphabet, and to learn how to write numbers. This is thanks...

SUCCEED PARTNERSHIP EXPANDS TO THE MPUMALANGA PROV

HOPE worldwide SA is excited to announce the expansion and launch of the SUCCEED partnership in the Mpumalanga province. SUCCEED is a flagship programme in partnership with Makro that supports Early Childhood Development Centres and Carers with young children. SUCCEED...

CHANGING THE WORLD ONE MEAL AT A TIME

Lebogang Mokoena, a 32-year-old woman from Zandspruit, has 3 children aged 13, 9 and 5 years. She has raised them on her own because their father walked out on them. They faced hunger on a daily basis. Then things changed. Her kids were malnourished and unwell....

Parent Support

Did you know that young children need at least 8 hugs a day? The home is the most influential learning and growing environment during a child’s earliest years. By starting in the home, we can create holistic change. Through our Parent Support Groups (PSG’s), We teach parents in disadvantaged communities who can’t afford to take their young children to school how to nurture, educate and stimulate their children from home.

“My Young Son is My Teacher”

Like many families seeking a better life, Niso left Mozambique in search of opportunity. However, after arriving in Diepsloot, she faced similar challenges. Unemployment and daily hardship remained part of her reality. Niso speaks only Portuguese and never learned to...

Running for a Cause: Book & Breakfast Initiative with HOPE worldwide SA

On the 6th of December at 8 AM, we hit the track for a cause close to our hearts – the Book & Breakfast Initiative! With the energy of the morning sun and the excitement of our Springboks-themed run, participants crossed the finish line with smiles, pride, and a...

HOPE worldwide SA Supports Women for Change Campaign

HOPE worldwide SA dressed in black and stood in solidarity with the Women for Change campaign to say: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Today, we turn purple with the nation — for her, for us. We honour and remember the names, the friends, and the families whose lives have been...

HOPE worldwide SA Recognised at KFC Add Hope’s HOPE WORKS 2025

Yesterday, HOPE worldwide South Africa (SA) attended KFC Add Hope’s HOPE WORKS 2025. The event focused on collaboration, innovation, and maximizing impact in the fight against child hunger. Importantly, HOPE worldwide SA was recognised with the Most Innovative and...

HOPE worldwide South Africa Participates in KFC Add Hope’s “The Biggest Hunger Hack”

This month, KFC South Africa launched “The Biggest Hunger Hack”, an innovative initiative to tackle child hunger in South Africa. HOPE worldwide South Africa was honoured to participate on a panel. Our team shared insights from years of experience in early childhood...

HOPE worldwide South Africa Showcases Family Strengthening Programmes at Social Development Month Launch

HOPE worldwide South Africa (HWSA) showcased its family strengthening programmes at the Department of Social Development (DSD) Social Development Month launch, held at the Brixton Multi-Purpose Centre in Gauteng. The event was themed “Building Resilient Families.” It...

Every Step Counts: Equiworks Labour Solution Champion the Book & Breakfast Initiative

We are incredibly grateful to Equiworks Labour Solutions (EQLS) for their amazing support of the Book & Breakfast Initiative through their incredible campaign, Every Step Counts. A special shout-out goes to Litha Myathaza, who ran an astounding 42 km at the...

Partners in HOPE: US Volunteers Building Brighter Futures

We were honored to welcome 28 passionate volunteers from the United States. They traveled to South Africa with Disciples Today and spent two full days serving alongside HOPE worldwide South Africa’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs. Their energy, compassion,...

HOPE worldwide SA Receives Generous Container Donation

HOPE worldwide South Africa is thrilled to announce the donation of a container, handed over in partnership with Gauteng Nomads, a premier golfing organisation known for supporting community development initiatives, and Container Conversions (PTY) Ltd, a leading...

KFC Global Lead Team Spends the Morning with HOPE worldwide SA in Diepsloot.

We were honoured to host members of the KFC Global Lead Team on a special visit to El Shaddai Day Care Centre—one of the many ECD centres supported through our 13-year partnership with KFC Add Hope. Among the distinguished guests were Scott Mezvinsky, Chief Executive...

In 2022

We are operating in seven provinces in South Africa: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Free State where many challenges face children and families.

Parent’s/Caregivers trained

Preschools (ECD Centers) Supported

Children Provided with Nutritional Support