The troubling reality of child-headed households in Alexandra
Growing up in a child-headed household, without the guidance and love of a parent or adult, often leads to long-term trauma and emotional scars. Unfortunately, this is the all-too familiar reality that children in Alex face. Lerato* lost her mother when she was just 14 years old. “I used to care for my mother, so
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Catch them young: Rays of Hope’s schools intervention the answer to Alexandra’s social ills?
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Left out in the cold: Alexandra faces a brutal winter
With the frigid winter months fast approaching in South Africa, many of the residents of Alexandra Township will face difficult days and even more brutal nights without sufficiently insulated homes, warm clothing, or food to at least keep their stomachs warm. Just over the bridge that separates Alex from the far wealthier suburbs of Sandton,
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Nurturing a child’s wellbeing starts at the first bite
Parents naturally want the best for their little ones, and as such, most understand the importance of nurturing a healthy, balanced approach to nutrition in their children. That being said, picky eaters will be picky eaters, and it’s difficult to know where to begin when it comes to feeding your child the right foods at
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