Lerato's Hope

14/05/2026

Lerato’s Hope is responding to severe flooding in Cape Town with urgent relief efforts .

Donations will help provide fuel for pumps, sandbags, blankets, and hygiene supplies to affected communities. If you are able to contribute or share this appeal, it will help us reach more families in need during this critical time.

🙏Thank you for standing with us.

08/04/2026

Reading for Hope – Meeting Reminder

🗓 Date: 23 April 2026
⏰ Time: 10am
📍 Venue: Pinelands Baptist Church

Thank you all for your continued commitment, heart, and willingness to serve. Every small act of love you give is planting seeds of hope.

24/03/2026

Exciting opportunity for young leaders!

The Global Youth Summit 2026 (GYS2026) is now open for applications

💡 If you are 21 to 28 years old and already doing the work in your community, this fully funded opportunity is for you!

📍Location: Cape Town
⏱ Application Deadline: 20th of April, 2026
📅Summit Dates: 19–23 October

This is a powerful platform bringing together young people from around the world who are passionate about creating real impact in their communities. The programme focuses on leadership, collaboration, and practical skills development to help youth turn ideas into action.

👉 Apply here: https://www.global-changemakers.net/gys2026

06/02/2026

Proud Partner Spotlight!

We’re so grateful to Umzila Omhle, one of our valued partners, for helping make the Thabo Mbeki back-to-school drive possible. School bags, stationery, and plenty of smiles - all contributing to a strong start for learners this year.

Thank you for the invitation, and to our board members, Vaughan Stannard and JP Lugt, for representing Lerato’s Hope so well. 🙌🏽💛

👉 Read more:
https://vukaninews.co.za/news/2026-02-03-empowering-education-thabo-mbeki-community-receives-back-to-school-donations/

15/01/2026

Dunoon Fire Response 🚨

After the 4 Jan Dunoon fire, 2 604 people have been affected and 589 homes destroyed. Lerato’s Hope is distributing hygiene packs to support affected families.

Please help us respond - scan the SnapScan image to give.

12/01/2026

Calling All Reading for Hope Volunteers‼️

We’re excited to invite all Reading for Hope volunteers from EA Janari Primary, Silverlea Primary, Capricorn Community Church, and Thembani Primary to a special meeting at Pinelands Baptist.

Criminal Record Clearance and Child Protection Register (CPR) clearance will be conducted on-site; please bring your IDs.

📅 Date & Time: Friday, 23 January 2026
📍 Location: Pinelands Baptist

Interested in volunteering? Email: [email protected]

09/01/2026

We’re back in the office!
Looking forward to another year of partnering with communities, volunteers, and supporters to share hope and make a difference. Got questions or need support with any of Lerato’s Hope initiatives? We’re on standby to assist!

28/11/2025

What a blessed day with Thembani Primary Reading for Hope volunteers! May God richly bless you and strengthen you as you continue to serve faithfully in His Kingdom!

28/10/2025

FOR SALE: Challenger 6-Foot Luggage Trailer

Looking for a reliable trailer for your next trip or move?
We are selling our Challenger 6-Foot Luggage Trailer. Its perfect for camping, moving luggage, or general utility use.
It's
Features:

▪️Factory-fitted roof rack
▪️Tyres in good condition
▪️Spare wheel included
▪️License fully paid up until 2026

Price: R10,000
Viewing: Pinelands, Cape Town
Contact: +27 84 686 5005
Email: [email protected]

A solid, well-maintained trailer that’s ready for use.

03/10/2025

In case you missed it… this Prayer Walk is happening in just a few hours! Join community leaders, SAPS, the local councillor, and the faith community to walk, pray, and stand together against gang violence. Your presence matters.

Join us for a prayer walk this coming Saturday with community leaders, SAPS and our local councillor. It’s all our responsibility to keep our communities safe and fight against gang violence. ♥️🙏🏾🌱