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Whether you want to partner, volunteer, or support our programs, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to create brighter futures for South Africa’s youth.
Growing communities by providing sustainable solutions.
Hope for Kids (Ithembalabantwana) is dedicated to empowering South Africa’s youth through sports, education, and life-enriching experiences. Since 2013, we’ve grown from a small netball academy into a community movement reaching thousands of children.
We create impact through a wide range of programmes and community-driven initiatives:
Sports Development
We organise netball and soccer leagues in township schools, supply equipment to underprivileged learners, and offer coaching and mentorship through valued partners.
Community Support
We run back-to-school stationery drives, host Mandela Day 67 Minutes activations focused on feeding and cleaning, and provide ongoing meals and care for the elderly and needy.
Life Enrichment
We assist disadvantaged girls with transport, outfits, and photography for matric farewells, while promoting extracurricular activities that encourage teamwork, leadership, and healthy living.
Who We Are
Hope and Opportunities for Every Child
Hope for Kids (Ithembalabantwana) was founded with a simple but powerful mission: to bring hope to the children of South Africa. Our journey began with netball in township schools, but today we are a movement that uplifts young people through sports, education, and community initiatives.
Guiding Principles That Drive Us
At Hope for Kids, our vision and mission shape everything we do, from empowering youth to fostering healthy, thriving communities.
Our Vision
To inspire and empower the next generation by creating opportunities, building confidence, and nurturing leadership.
Our Mission
To activate healthy lifestyles, provide equal opportunities, and give disadvantaged youth the hope and tools they need to succeed.
