Empower Life and Learning at New Hope
We try to deal with the whole person at New Hope, and often the whole family. We provide food supplements where necessary and often the meal given at school is the only food some will have for the day. We also send home “food packages” as donated funds are available to help the struggling families. We also assist with emergency funding for rent when families are threatened with eviction which unfortunately is far too common. Most families only live in a single “tin” room but even paying for that (AUS$30-40/mth) is often beyond them.
Good Teaching
We utilise well qualified teachers and use donations to supply uniforms and student materials (pens, paper, text books etc) to ensure everyone feels they “fit in”. A number of our sponsors supply a lot more than just school fees, giving extra funds for shoes and clothing. When we have extra gifts we also supply some hygiene materials.
Good Facilities
It is important that the school is bright and clean and safe for students to feel comfortable and able to concentrate on their studies. Thanks to our supporters in Australia we have now completed a beautifully painted three story brick building that is in contrast to most of Soweto. This encourages the children to return each day.
Good Staff
All our staff are committed to the vision we have of improving life in Soweto. Whether they be teaching staff, office staff or cleaners or maintenance they are all part of a dedicated team wanting to serve the children and the local community. There are problems of course, but we trust they are handled lovingly and sensitively to the glory of God.
