Hands of Hope

16/04/2026

Diane Saunders my dear friend
As I reflect on the past five years of our journey, my heart is filled with so much gratitude for you. Thank you for standing beside me and being such an important part of this project. Your heart for the mommies and babies has always shone so brightly, and the love and compassion you’ve poured into every moment have made such a meaningful difference.
Thank you for believing in my vision and for all the effort and dedication you put into the fundraising and support along the way. I truly could not have done this without you. You have been my voice of reason, my strength in difficult times, and such a constant source of encouragement.
What started as a shared purpose has grown into a beautiful friendship, and I love you dearly for the incredible person you are.
May God bless you abundantly for all the goodness you have given so selflessly. Your kindness and impact will never be forgotten.
With all my love and gratitude 🤍
Marika

13/04/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Hands of Hope will no longer be able to continue assisting underprivileged mommies and their babies.
Due to ongoing financial constraints, we are unfortunately no longer in a position to continue supporting our community in the way we have over the past five years.
Diane and I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to every single donor who has supported us on this journey. Your generosity has made a real and lasting difference in the lives of so many families.
To our incredible community members and the companies who never wavered in their faithful and ongoing support — thank you.
To our precious mommies who so beautifully paid it forward with donations of their own — your kindness has touched our hearts deeply.
To Julie, for her tireless behind-the-scenes work in arranging funds and supporting us quietly but faithfully — we are beyond grateful.
There are truly too many names to mention, but please know that each act of kindness, every donation, every prayer, and every word of encouragement has meant more than we can ever express.
Although this chapter is closing, the impact of what we have built together will live on in the lives of the babies and mommies we were privileged to serve.
May you all be richly blessed for the love and generosity you have shown.
With love and deepest gratitude,
Diane and Marika
The Hands of Hope Team 🤍

17/02/2026

Recently, Hands of Hope had the pleasure of meeting two mothers-to-be who will soon welcome their newborns. We believe that every mother deserves dignity and support during the vulnerable period of childbirth. Our organization is grateful for the generosity of our community and sponsors, which allows us to provide assistance to mothers and babies in need. We appreciate every contribution, regardless of size. Our mission is not just about our actions—it's about providing critical support to vulnerable mothers and babies when they need it most. We wish the two expectant mothers a successful delivery and a healthy baby 👶🩷🙏🏻🌼.

17/01/2026

As we enter 2026, we are motivated to collect toiletries for our baby project, as these essentials are a high-priority yet costly expense for our babies that their mothers are unable to afford. If you are able to assist, please contact us 🙏🏻❤️

17/01/2026

As we entered the new year, Hands of Hope warmly welcomed three precious newborns into 2026.
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace."

08/12/2025

Hands of Hope would like to extend a heartfelt ♥️ thank you to our anonymous donors and sponsors. Your generous contributions have made it possible for us to bless our babies and mommies with the essential items they need. Your kindness reflects God’s love in action, and we are deeply grateful.

As we enter the festive season, we will be taking a break from 12 December to 12 January 2026 to spend precious time with our families and loved ones.

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16

We pray that this festive season brings you and your families joy, peace, and prosperity, and that God’s hand of protection and favour rests upon you.

Please note, we will still be available to assist in the event of emergencies.

Have a blessed and Christ-filled Christmas
Diane and Marika

26/11/2025

Hands of Hope assisted another Mommy. Thank you to our amazing donors and sponsors in our community for making this possible 🙏🏻💕

May your home be filled with love, your heart with happiness, and your arms with lots of snuggles. Becoming a parent is an amazing experience—cherish every moment! Wishing you a lifetime of love and joy with your precious baby.💕🌼

14/11/2025

Hands of Hope was delighted to assist three mommies this past two months, by providing essential baby items for each Mommy.

“Blessed is the person who has a child to love and cherish, for they have been given a priceless gift”.🙏🏻💕

14/11/2025

Hands of Hope supported this committed father by supplying essential clothing and nappies for his child. We are thankful to all donors and sponsors for their contributions.

13/11/2025

Marika Bickerdike

Thanks to My Napy, Hands of Hope is able to make a real difference in the lives of a mother and her baby, providing them with essential nappies🌼🙏🏻