HOPE ๐‘ค๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘™๐‘‘๐‘ค๐‘–๐‘‘๐‘’ South Africa

HOPE ๐‘ค๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘™๐‘‘๐‘ค๐‘–๐‘‘๐‘’ South Africa Inspiring greater hope by Investing in Early Childhood Development (ECD).
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We are Investing in Early Childhood Development (ECD) by giving young and vulnerable children the best possible start in life through ECD Centres and Carers.

Behind every quote is a family, and behind every family is a story of hope. Through the partnership between HOPE worldwi...
25/08/2026

Behind every quote is a family, and behind every family is a story of hope.

Through the partnership between HOPE worldwide South Africa and KFC Add Hope, families with young children across South Africa are receiving vital nutritional support that helps ease the burden of food insecurity and ensures children have access to the nourishment they need to grow and thrive.

The words shared by these parents remind us that support goes far beyond a mealโ€”it brings relief, dignity and hope during difficult times.

Together with KFC Add Hope, we are nourishing children, strengthening families and creating brighter futures, one family at a time

24/08/2026

Applications Are Now Open! ๐ŸŽ‰

Are you ready to take your Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre to the next level?

The HOPE worldwide SA Early Childhood Development Network (HEN) is now accepting applications from ECD centres across South Africa.

Through HEN, ECD centres receive the guidance, training and support needed to work towards Department of Basic Education (DBE) registration, strengthen the quality of care and early learning they provide, and build a sustainable future for the children and communities they serve.

If your ECD centre:
โœ… Has at least 7 children enrolled for 12 months or more
โœ… Operates from a dedicated, child-friendly and safe facility
โœ… Is committed to working towards DBE registration
..then we encourage you to apply!

๐Ÿ“ Swipe to view our recruitment sites across South Africa.
๐Ÿ“ฒ Complete the Expression of Interest form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FOhYgc70gEGsu9VBXFECcUVGlEtAZ75Juxa_MdZ3DHNUODhFRUwzWlZaV0tBODFBOVRGSzZKVUI1Uy4u
๐Ÿ“ง Or email [email protected] for more information.

Together, we can strengthen ECD centres, improve the quality of early learning, and give every child the best possible start in life.

๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†: ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป Yesterday, HOPE worldwide South Africa joined ...
20/08/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†: ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป

Yesterday, HOPE worldwide South Africa joined Jozi My Jozi, a movement bringing people and resources together to address needs within Johannesburgโ€™s communities, for a child protection and safety event.

The initiative helps connect funders and partners with communities where support is needed most, creating opportunities for meaningful impact.

Together with ECD centres, children, practitioners and community organisations, we explored the theme โ€œSafe Spaces Through Play: Protecting, Empowering and Celebrating Children.โ€

Children took part in fun, interactive play and sports activities while learning about safety, their rights and wellbeing.

We believe every child deserves a safe space to play, learn, feel protected and thrive. ๐Ÿ’›

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—˜๐—ก ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ: ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—–๐—— ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ Across provinces, the HOPE worldwide SA ECD Netwo...
14/08/2026

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—˜๐—ก ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ: ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—–๐—— ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ

Across provinces, the HOPE worldwide SA ECD Network (HEN) is bringing together ECD practitioners, government departments and partners to strengthen the quality of care, learning, health and support provided to young children.

From the Western Cape to Gauteng, the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga, HEN activities are equipping ECD practitioners with practical knowledge, training and resources that can make a difference in their centres and communities.

๐Ÿ“ Western Cape โ€“ Delft & Gugulethu: NCF and Road to Health Booklet training, delivered in partnership with the Department of Health, with 42 participants in Delft and 39 in Gugulethu.

๐Ÿ“ Eastern Cape โ€“ Ngqeleni: 53 ECD centres participated in NCF training for ECD practitioners, facilitated by the Department of Basic Education (DBE).

๐Ÿ“ Mpumalanga โ€“ Kabhokweni: HEN held its first orientation in the province, with more than 100 ECD centres in attendance.

๐Ÿ“ Eastern Cape โ€“ Libode: Nutrition training facilitated by the Department of Health is expected to reach 70 participants, strengthening knowledge around nutrition and child wellbeing.

๐Ÿ“ Eastern Cape โ€“ Gqeberha: Municipal Health Compliance Training and clinic activities are supporting ECD centres to strengthen health, safety and compliance practices.

๐Ÿ“ Gauteng: HEN activities are also continuing to support ECD practitioners and centres through capacity-building, collaboration and access to relevant training and resources.

These activities reflect what is possible when government, ECD practitioners and development partners work together to strengthen the ECD sector.

Through HEN, we are not only providing training โ€” we are building a stronger network of practitioners who are better equipped to create safe, healthy and nurturing environments where young children can learn, grow and thrive. ๐Ÿ’š

๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—˜ ๐—˜๐—–๐—— ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ?
If you are an ECD practitioner or centre interested in joining HEN and accessing opportunities for training, collaboration and sector support, register your interest and become part of the growing network.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Join the HEN community: [https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FOhYgc70gEGsu9VBXFECcUVGlEtAZ75Juxa_MdZ3DHNUODhFRUwzWlZaV0tBODFBOVRGSzZKVUI1Uy4u]

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ข๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜: ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—  ๐—”๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€ Last week, 12 members of the HOPE worldwide...
13/08/2026

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ข๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜: ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—  ๐—”๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€

Last week, 12 members of the HOPE worldwide South Africa team completed their Early Learning Outcomes Measure (ELOM) training and are now certified ELOM assessors.

This is more than a training milestone. It strengthens our organisationโ€™s ability to measure, understand and demonstrate the impact of our Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes.

ELOM is a standardised assessment tool used to measure young childrenโ€™s development across key areas of early learning. Having trained assessors within our team means we can strengthen our capacity to collect reliable, quality-assured data directly from the children and programmes we support.

For HOPE worldwide SA, this means:
๐Ÿ”น Stronger research: We can generate more robust evidence on childrenโ€™s developmental outcomes and programme effectiveness.
๐Ÿ”น Better programme decisions: Data can help us understand what is working, where gaps exist and where interventions can be strengthened.
๐Ÿ”น Measuring impact: We can move beyond reporting activities and reach to demonstrating changes in childrenโ€™s learning and development.
๐Ÿ”น Greater research capacity: Building internal assessment expertise reduces reliance on external capacity and strengthens our ability to participate in research and evaluation initiatives.
๐Ÿ”น Evidence for investment: Stronger evidence helps us demonstrate the value of ECD interventions to partners, funders and stakeholders.

As we continue expanding programmes that support children, caregivers and ECD practitioners, investing in quality measurement and evidence generation is essential.

Five more certified assessors means greater capacity to ask an important question across our work: Are the children we serve learning, developing and thriving?

And importantly, we are now better equipped to use evidence to ensure that the answer is backed by data.

Applications Are Now Open! ๐ŸŽ‰Are you ready to take your Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre to the next level?The HO...
04/08/2026

Applications Are Now Open! ๐ŸŽ‰

Are you ready to take your Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre to the next level?

The HOPE worldwide SA Early Childhood Development Network (HEN) is now accepting applications from ECD centres across South Africa.

Through HEN, ECD centres receive the guidance, training and support needed to work towards Department of Basic Education (DBE) registration, strengthen the quality of care and early learning they provide, and build a sustainable future for the children and communities they serve.

If your ECD centre:
โœ… Has at least 7 children enrolled for 12 months or more
โœ… Operates from a dedicated, child-friendly and safe facility
โœ… Is committed to working towards DBE registration
..then we encourage you to apply!

๐Ÿ“ Swipe to view our recruitment sites across South Africa.
๐Ÿ“ฒ Complete the Expression of Interest form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FOhYgc70gEGsu9VBXFECcUVGlEtAZ75Juxa_MdZ3DHNUODhFRUwzWlZaV0tBODFBOVRGSzZKVUI1Uy4u
๐Ÿ“ง Or email [email protected] for more information.

Together, we can strengthen ECD centres, improve the quality of early learning, and give every child the best possible start in life.

31/07/2026

Every playful moment matters. When caregivers play with their children.

โค๏ธ They strengthen their bond.
๐Ÿง  They build growing brains.
๐Ÿ’ฌ They develop language and communication.
โœจ They spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

Through simple games, stories, songs, and everyday activities. Children learn best with the people who love them most. Because caregivers are a child's first and most important teacher.

Play together. Learn together. Grow together.

At HOPE worldwide South Africa, every step we take is towards giving children the best possible start in life. ๐Ÿ’™This pas...
29/07/2026

At HOPE worldwide South Africa, every step we take is towards giving children the best possible start in life. ๐Ÿ’™

This past Sunday, we were proud to be part of the Jozi 702 Walk the Talk, where our interactive activation gave parents, caregivers and participants the opportunity to experience the power of Learning Through Play.

Through our Caregiver Learning Through Play (CLTP) 2.0 programme, families discovered simple, practical ways to support their children's learning and development through everyday play. Parents and caregivers also learnt how they can become part of our caregiver training sessions to build their confidence and strengthen their child's early learning journey.

Participants also had the opportunity to learn more about our Book & Breakfast Initiative (BBI), which provides children with a nutritious breakfast and an age-appropriate book each monthโ€”helping to nourish both growing bodies and young minds.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, played, learnt and connected with us.

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๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐š ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ ๐‚๐š๐ง ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐žAt Mujifah Creche and Pre-School and The New Beginning Day Care, children are learning, pl...
26/07/2026

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐š ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ ๐‚๐š๐ง ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž

At Mujifah Creche and Pre-School and The New Beginning Day Care, children are learning, playing, and growing with renewed confidenceโ€”and proper nutrition is helping make it possible.

Educators have seen first-hand how this daily meal is helping children become more energetic, engaged, and focused in the classroom. Principal Winny Masiba says the impact has been remarkable.

"๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘‘๐‘”๐‘’ โ„Ž๐‘’๐‘™๐‘๐‘  ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ ๐‘โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘™๐‘‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘› ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘๐‘’๐‘–๐‘ฃ๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘›๐‘ข๐‘ก๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›, ๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ โ„Ž๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘ฆ, โ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ฃ๐‘’ ๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘”๐‘ฆ, ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘ก๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘‘๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘›๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘’๐‘ ."

Teachers have noticed children participating more confidently in singing, storytelling, and classroom activities while interacting more positively with their peers. One new learner, who initially found it difficult to settle into the preschool environment, has since become an active participant in class and now eagerly enjoys her daily bowl of Unity Meal breakfastโ€”a reflection of the positive difference that a nurturing environment and proper nutrition can make.

For Mujifah Creche and Pre-School and The New Beginning Day Care, the programme is doing far more than providing a meal. It is creating an environment where children can learn with confidence, develop healthy habits, and reach important developmental milestones.

That is why together with valued partners including the Dis-Chem Foundation, the PepsiCo Foundation and its FUTURELIFE brand, NIVEA, and Octodec, continues to support Early Childhood Development centres with nutritious meals that help children grow, learn, and thrive.

๐‹๐ž๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐จ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ž๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐ž. ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿ’™ This November, our HOPE cyclists are taking on the Ride Joburg challeng...
25/07/2026

๐‹๐ž๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐จ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ž๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐ž. ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿ’™

This November, our HOPE cyclists are taking on the Ride Joburg challenge to help ensure vulnerable children have the nutrition, books and early learning support they need to thrive.

Every donation moves a child closer to a brighter future.
Donate today and help us reach our fundraising goal.

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://backabuddy.co.za/campaign/leaving-no-child-behind-on-the-starting-line

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