Lerato's Hope

Who they are: Beautiful Gate, situated in Crossroads, provides care and support to vulnerable children, while at the same time seeking to restore the capacity of families within the community to care for their children.

How we’re involved: Each month we provide them with 50 food parcels, clothing and other resources that are used at Beautiful Gate, and also in the community to help those affected by HIV/AIDS. Our volunteer program 'Friends of Beautiful Gate' allows volunteers to get involved and build relationships with the children and their caregivers each month through different activities. We also source skilled volunteers in areas such as nursing, maintenance and IT to help meet the needs at Beautiful Gate, along with financially supporting a doctor to work one day a week at the local clinic.

Who they are: Building Blocks Children’s Home, situated in Pinelands, is operates like a half-way house taking care of OVC’s (orphans and vulnerable children) who are awaiting adoption or fostering.

How we’re involved: We provide the appropriate food when the opportunity arises as well as resources such as baby clothing and toys that we receive as donations. We also source skilled volunteers who are able to make a meaningful contribution based on the needs at Building Blocks, such as child care, administration and maintenance.

Who they are: Izandla Zethemba, situated in Gugulethu, provides wholistic support and care services to families and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS, through a community based home visiting program. They run support groups for adults and children and as well as a food parcel distribution
program.

How we’re involved: We provide 50 food parcels each month, which they use to reach out to the community and help those affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty. Clothing and other resources that we receive through donations go to those attending their HIV/AIDS support groups.