THE “HOLD A CHILD’S HAND” PROJECT
The Hold A Child`s Hand Project is a South African based initiative, founded through a fundamental needs analysis which has primarily been through 16 years of childcare, within the context of home-based care, education, nourishment, with moral & value instillation, at the forefront of the historic initiative. Up until this point, this has by large been run as a private sector initiative, without any drive toward profiteering….
Services We Provide
Meals
Focus is on a balanced nutritional and wholesome diet requirement, comprising of breakfast. Lunch & supper, with snacks, 7 days a week
Education
We are in partnerships with schools and government social departments, holding ongoing discussions for waivering of majority of the annual costs, however, we have found that the npo would have to carry the minimum costs prescribed by sgb
Medi Care
At present the npo has to create a budget for medi-care expenses, however, we are engaging corporate medical schemes to enter into partnership on a medical aid scheme for the kids.
Home Care/ Spiritual & Moral Guidance
This forms the foundational principles of roc kid`s haven, with minimal costs incurred due to volunteer partnerships
Testimonials
I commenced the senior phase of my schooling career in 2006 until 2010 [Grade 8-12] at Silver Heights Secondary School in Pietermaritzburg. During this period I lived with Mr And Mrs Rajah and their two children. We were 32 teenagers in total that the Rajah’s took care of in their home. As students, we came from rural areas that were disadvantaged. …. READ MORE
I lived with the Rajah family for 5 years whilst completing my senior high school career. Living away from home for the very first time was a new experience for me and was very daunting, especially having to live with approximately 30 other children from different cultural backgrounds. For the first few days I would often sit alone and would relish the idea of going back home. ….READ MORE