Banele is a 17-year-old young man who resides in Alexandra with his mother and his sister. He is also a leader and a peace ambassador for the boy’s support group at Rays of Hope. Despite being raised by a single mother and having a sister who survives on oxygen every single day, Banele has not

Rays of Hope hosts an annual gala to celebrate their support groups for 2022. Every year, Rays of Hope’s Vulnerable Children and Families Programme organises a Gala Dinner for the teenagers in the Alexandra community. This is a night for young women and men to dress up and leave their worries at home for an

Approximately one million neural connections form in a child’s brain each second between the ages of two and three, making it one of the most crucial periods in their lives. As a result, they learn more during these early years than at any other point in their lives. At this age, the child’s mind and

Creating sustainable career opportunities for young people is challenging in today’s society. To support motivated, smart career choices and prevent early dropouts, guidance is crucial. For this reason and with the support of the Hilton Global Foundation and the Conrad N Hilton Foundation, Rays of Hope has launched a career-building program. The programme is aimed