Hopelands is a start-up, non-profit, social service organisation founded in 2018 that aims to alleviate the orphan calamity in South Africa. Our mission is to build self-sustaining villages where orphaned children can be placed into a family environment and to create a place where they will receive unconditional love, care, nurturing and spiritual discipleship.
JOY magazine article on Hopelands
What a wonderful article about Hopelands published in the June 2020 issue. Here is a link to the digital article: https://joynews.co.za/hopelands-helping-orphaned-abandoned-vulnerable-children/ You can also subscribe to JOY! Magazine here: www.joydigitalmag.com/subscribe This slideshow requires JavaScript.
What a shocking discovery!
Facing the Lockdown due to Covid-19 in South Africa has created a downward spiral for many families and informal communities. Such communities can easily be found on our doorstep and those who live there are poverty stricken in normal circumstances. In the midst of the Lockdown our Founder, Stephen Lamprecht was near the entrance…
Well done to the Pre School
Change is always a reality and we’re experiencing it right now. We’re looking at expanding our schooling facility here in Magaliesburg as we have outgrown these 2 classrooms already for 2020. There are close to 50 pre school children being cared for on a daily basis and we are now using the church building for…
Hopelands 2019 in summary
As we reflect back on 2019 there are many positive matters to give feedback on. Since we have only completed our second year of existence, what has transpired can only be attributed to the Lord for His goodness. During this year we also moved our Hopelands office to Magalies River Christian Centre (MRCC) in Magaliesburg.…
The Importance of a Book
Teach a child to read and you teach a child to soar.” Siyabonga Marcus Mzizi. A book is like a treasure box which opens up a world of possibilities. I believe that books are an important tool in building a society of thinkers. Hopelands Village is on the brink of introducing a library, in conjunction…
Take hands with Hopelands Village
“It is possible for victims of child abuse and poverty to rise out above their trauma. Victims can find solutions within and outside of themselves. Take responsibility for your own healing however, never reject someone who wants to provide a helping hand.” Siyabonga Marcus Mzizi Hopelands Village represents such a “helping hand”! Whilst waiting for…
Acts Christian Church supports Hopelands
The success of Hopelands will require the collaboration of churches, business and government. It is always encouraging to spend time with people who have a remarkable impact on you whenever you meet them. Pastor Peter de Fin, the Senior Pastor of Acts Christian Church has been such an inspiration to us on our journey with…
Hopelands Homework Centre
Hopelands celebrates another step forward in working in the community of Magaliesburg. At the beginning of term 2 we were given space in the building of Magalies River Christian Centre (MRCC) in Magaliesburg to start our Hopelands Homework Centre. The purpose of the centre is to assist the children of the local community in GaMogale…