We are wondering what conversations have you been apart of lately? As you read our programme updates below, we hope that you will be inspired by our End of Year giving campaign theme: “JOIN THE CONVERSATION” to get everyone talking about the work of Living Hope and how anyone can get involved.
This past year, because of you engaging with us, through your giving, thousands have received care, learned new skills, and found hope…. 118,484 people to be specific! Your contributions start the conversation about transformation—lives are uplifted, families are restored, and communities are empowered. By “joining the conversation” through your prayers and financial support, you help us address the hardships of poverty, disease, and addiction.
This December we have been asking our staff to “JOIN THE CONVERSATION” by sharing their thoughts about the work they do at Living Hope! You can keep reading below for some amazing stories from our programs. If you click on the staff member’s photo, you can read the rest of their stories on Facebook.
As we reflect on this past year’s achievements, made possible by your support, we invite you to continue the conversation by contributing to our mission. Our end-of-year financial goal is R 3.8 million, and we are fortunate to have a matching gift up to R 1.9 million, doubling the impact of your donation. For instance, a R1000 donation will become R2000, allowing us to reach more people in 2025!
Will you consider making a generous donation today to help us achieve our goal? Your contribution, regardless of size, will make a significant difference. You can give at www.livinghope.co.za/donate, click the blue button or see our EFT details below.
Account Holder: Living Hope – Call Account
Account Number: 62061847748
Branch code: 260 300
Bank: First National Bank
Type of account: Investment Account/Savings Account
Reference: Your email address
We hope you enjoy hearing from our staff below, and from all of us at Living Hope we wish you a blessed Christmas and New Year!
This year, the Family Strengthening Programme had the privilege of serving 3,463 individuals, 32% more than last year!
With your help we desire to foster a healthy, resilient environment for all community members. We supported 1,523 new mothers through our First 1000 Days classes, facilitated weekly support group sessions for 90 individuals with disabilities. and saw 1,049 attendances to our Early Interventions Drug program. A further 271 children received school uniforms and the necessary supplies to enable them to attend school.
Now that’s something worth talking about!
This past year, the Recovery Programme connected with 2,091 individuals, 55 of whom professed faith in Christ. Your involvement connects us to those who need addiction services and throughout the year, we supported 705 aftercare clients, and celebrated the graduation of 94 clients from the program. Our programme provides a safe and nurturing environment where clients can talk, listen, and acquire the skills and tools necessary for ongoing sobriety.
Do you know someone who has struggled with addiction? Your donation could inspire a new chapter in someone’s life!
This year, our Life Skills Programme served 13,070 individuals with an impressive 67,428 afternoon and holiday club attendances.
We also hosted our annual Dignity programme for 71 girls transitioning into puberty—an initiative made possible by donors like you who believe that heathy conversations help teenagers mature by giving them facts, reassurance and support. 2,811 people were served with job preparedness via our Job Centre and we empowered 5,431 school students with life orientation lessons.
Additionally, we equipped Early Childhood Development teachers and touched the lives of 1,657 children through our ECD work.
This year, our Agricultural Training Programme expanded vegetable production while providing students with ample learning opportunities.
Our program supplies affordable fresh vegetables to local communities, restaurants, and retail stores while addressing critical issues such as poverty, hunger, and unemployment. Teaching agricultural and business skills, improves work ethics, fosters community development, and instills Biblical principles in our students. We hope you will speak up about this programme’s impact!
This year, Living Hope Eastern Cape reached an astounding 14,965 individuals, touching lives through a variety of comprehensive services. This 82% growth is a testament to how your support has expanded our team from 7 to 15 members.
We conducted 4,207 HIV tests, saw 4,395 children in our Life Skills and had 269 moms complete 1st Thousand Days training.
Your donations help shape the discussion on enhancing our healthcare work in this region and opening new doors of opportunity in schools and workplaces.
Living Hope’s Community Response Programme provides essential supplies such as containers, bedding, food, hygiene items, and baby goods—critical disaster relief resources that restore hope and dignity while sharing the Gospel. This year alone, we served 55,899 individuals, responded to 71 fire incidents, and provided extensive flood relief to 1,312 households.
Your contributions helped us dive into the dialogue around food security; our Cooking Mamas feeding program served an astounding 274,804 hot and nutritious meals.
Tumi, from Community-Based Health Services programme
Our Community Based Health Services programme proudly served 28,115 individuals this year. Through your generosity, we conducted an impressive 100,885 home medical visits, conducted 134 community health outreaches and delivered 22,996 parcels of medication.
Your involvement helps our staff to keep having the conversation about health equity in our communities—ensuring that everyone has access to essential healthcare services.
Click the photo of Tumi above to watch a video from our CBHS staff.
