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Childcare with heart and a future

Rainbow of Hope is a safe haven in Cape Town, South Africa, where vulnerable and neglected children receive loving care and support. Since its establishment in October 2007, the organization has provided a safe place for children to rebuild themselves – physically, emotionally, and socially.

Why

In the Western Cape region, there are children who lack a stable environment to grow up in due to neglect, abuse, or extreme poverty. Rainbow of Hope was established to intervene right there – to provide children with a safe place to stay, support their development, and offer a future perspective that they would otherwise barely have.

Impact

Mission & goals

Mission: Rainbow of Hope aims to equip vulnerable children from the Western Cape with the tools, skills, training, and emotional support they need to grow into positive, resilient, and constructive individuals. 

Goals:

  • Providing warm, stable residential care without the character of a large-scale institution. 
  • Turning around a downward spiral by reaching, educating, and enriching children. 
  • Integrating youth into the community, so they become part of social structures and can be meaningful members of society.
Actions
  • They run a small-scale residential facility (Rainbow House) in Goodwood, Cape Town, with space for a limited number of children to ensure personal care.
  • Daily activities focus on physical care, emotional stability, and educational development: from therapy and educational activities to participation in music, art, and sports.
  • The work is supported by volunteers and staff members who receive training; there is also a second-hand shop ('Treasure Trove Pop-Up Shop') whose proceeds help cover operational costs (like water and electricity) and provide opportunities for children.

"Every child that comes in here deserves a safe place to start over. That’s why we continue to do this work every day with heart and determination."

Alison Alexander – founder of Rainbow of Hope

How your donation helps

With your donation, you are directly contributing to the care and development of children without a reliable background. Thanks to your support, they can live in a safe environment, access therapy, education, and creative activities, and cover the household's groceries and utilities. This way, you help Rainbow of Hope achieve its mission: transforming vulnerable children from "future victims" to "a bright future."

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