How to give a gift that keeps on giving this December
While many South Africans are anxiously awaiting the December holidays, and look forward to festive feasts, presents and general merriment, there are millions who won’t be as fortunate this holiday. Children are especially vulnerable at this time and will spend their days wondering where their next meal is going to come from, and sadly end
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Lucky and ‘Madala’ gear up to take on 947 Ride Joburg 2023
Sport remains one of the world’s most effective means of bringing people together, and we don’t need to look too far to find examples that prove this – the Springboks’ recent rugby World Cup win, for instance, brought the nation together in roaring support of the boys in green and gold (just like they did
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Food insecurity a barrier to healthy development among children in Alex
Poverty, food insecurity, and poor nutrition are all inextricably linked factors when it comes to the health and development of a child. The inability to afford and access good, safe, nutritious food leads to malnourishment, which in turn results in stunting (low height for age) and wasting (low weight for height). Based on health checks
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Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: Why do so many women go back to their perpetrators?
‘There is no limit to what we as women, can accomplish,’ is the sentiment from Nhlanhla Mchunu, a Gender Based Violence (GBV) community development worker who has been with Rays of Hope assisting victims of GBV for the past five years. In light of the many cases of domestic abuse and violence she has seen
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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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Rays of Hope creates entrepreneurial opportunities for women in Alex
Entrepreneurship promotes the country’s development, and for many South African families, it is the foundation for a better future. In line with this, Rays of Hope, with support from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) provided 30 women from Alexandra with the skills to do professional gel nails, including manicures and nail art, and a kit
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Mahlatse, Maite and Persley – beacons of hope for the community of Alexandra
Rays of Hope has been assisting the community of Alexandra to move from vulnerability to independence for over 32 years, and it is through the valuable contributions from staff like Mahlatse Mabaso, Maite Blantina and Persley Ramogale that this is possible. Having started out as students at RoseAct Saturday School, all three have now blossomed
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