Hope House in Pinetown is a place of safety for vulnerable children. Dedicated to recognising and providing for each child’s unique needs, Hope House offers a nurturing environment filled with empathy, compassion, and unconditional love. At Hope House, children are not only cared for but celebrated. The team works to ensure that every baby is…
South Africa is home to approximately 2.5 million vulnerable children, many of whom face abandonment, orphanhood, or uncertain futures. Baby Home Durban North offers a safe and nurturing environment for babies who have been abandoned, orphaned, or placed for adoption. Led by Bjorn and Jo Teunissen, Baby Home Durban North provides not only essential care…
A registered place of safety, HOLAH Baby Home and House for Special Needs Children cares for 18–24 children at any given time, including children with severe disabilities. They operate from three purpose-designed cottages: Over 150 children have found a safe haven at HOLAH since 2012. The care is trauma-informed and holistic, with a focus on…
El-Shammah Home is a Department of Social Development Gauteng-accredited child and youth care centre that accepts infants ages 0 to 18 months. The Home was formally launched on May 13, 2009, and is located at 5 Carnation Street, Primrose Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa. The home’s primary goal is to provide a safe haven for abandoned…
Sinakekele runs a transition home for abandoned and orphaned babies. They provide a safe and loving environment for the babies and toddlers whilst they await adoption, placement with a foster family or reunification with their biological families. They have up to 9 babies or toddlers at any time, and have dedicated, round the clock staff…
Theory of Change: Providing quality care, education, and support to orphans will lead to improved life outcomes, including increased educational attainment, employment opportunities, and independent living. KPIs: Number of children enrolled in school Graduation rates Percentage of children with improved health outcomes Number of children placed in foster care or adopted Financial sustainability of the…
A Brief History of Orphanages The concept of caring for orphaned or abandoned children has existed for millennia, but the formalized institution of the orphanage is a more recent development. Ancient Origins Religious Influence: Early forms of orphan care can be traced back to religious institutions. In ancient Rome, for example, the Church played a…
