(March 2014)
Late last year, I stood in a pool and helped baptize eight young men, most of whom were part of Seed of Hope programs over the years. At
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Shifting Paradigms
(March 2014)
What does your community need? It was a simple question for the 22 entrepreneurs who attended the Paradigm Shift training at Seed of Hope. It seemed like a
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Seed of Hope Overview (VIDEO)
We’ve produced a new video highlighting some of the work we do at the centre to serve empower and mobilize the township of Bhekulwandle. Reading about our programs can provide
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Farming God’s Way (Video)
Although it is rich in natural resources and arable land, Africa is the recipient of over 20 million tons of food aid each year. Hope Shares and the Seed of
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Who Are the Experts?
It’s well-established in community development that the greater people’s participation in the process, the more effective the result. Real and sustained change requires involvement by community members, who must make an
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Confidence Stitch by Stitch
Bongi Cele is an elderly female from Bhekulwandle who previously had no skills and struggled in her life because of this. This made her feel discouraged and disempowered in her
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10 years of community building in Bhekulwandle
Tracey Mah-Gillies of Calgary reflects on her experience at the 10th Anniversary Celebrations at Seed of Hope.
Faith for Transformation
Progress can be hard to gauge. It’s particularly true when your goal is massive and bigger than your own capabilities.
At Seed of Hope, the aim of our work is
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The Voice of Bhekulwandle (Video)
The Voice of Bhekulwandle is a short film for and about the community of Bhekulwandle. People of various walks of life were asked to recall past memories, describe current struggles
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Partnership
It’s exciting when success comes through the joint effort of South Africans and supporters from overseas. We believe that the best solutions start with local people and funding, and then
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Equipped to Care
It was five years ago that Zama first found herself at the Seed of Hope. She had heard of the Centre while attending her church. Inspired by what they were
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Live Out Loud Youth Leadership Program (video)
Every week, the centre hosts a leaderhsip training class for grade 11 students. Musa, their teacher and mentor, facilitates discussions and workshops in goal setting, communication skills and teamwork.
The Live Out Loud Triathlon Team
“After this many years of receiving, now we want to give back!” With these words, the room was a abuzz with 11 teenage voices. Some had ideas, some had questions, and of course some
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Lessons Learned
If you were to peek inside the workings of the Seed of Hope Centre in Bhekulwandle, you might be surprised by some of the decisions we make. I say this
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The Potential in Each Child
Twenty-six small children are colouring. Khethiwe, their teacher, leans over a girl’s shoulder, steadying her little hand and speaking in soothing tones. 45 minutes later, the children have had a
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A Life Saved (video)
Sindi was diagnosed with HIV three years ago while pregnant with her youngest child, and wisely had her CD4 count checked. This test reveals how strong or weak a person’s
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Your Support Made Great Things Happen in 2012
It’s the end of another year. Where does the time go? If you’re anything like me, perhaps you’re asking yourself: “Did I accomplish anything meaningful this year?”
Let me assure
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Changing Lives One Stitch at a Time
Thanks to you, sewing classes are empowering women in Bhekulwandle!
Until recently, Ernestina would unlock the heavy padlock on the gated door to the sewing skills room each morning, enter
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Am I Doing Something?
“We all know what AIDS stands for: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. But we have adopted a different acronym for AIDS: Am I Doing Something? What are you doing about AIDS?
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LifeWise HIV Training is Now Offered in Zulu
It isn’t every day that a sangoma visits the Seed of Hope. Sangomas, or Zulu traditional healers, are the keepers of traditional belief in ancestral spirits. Their services are often
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Jumping in the Deep End
A recent entry from Seed of Hope CEO, Carl Waldron’s personal blog…
It’s our first pool training day, and I’m buzzing with excitement. Eleven teenage boys from Bhekulwandle are about
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If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
The words of this African proverb convey the wisdom, and advantage, of unity. Pursuing our goals together brings both a greater impact, and a more lasting one. For years, however,
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Out of the Mouth of Babes
An everyday English lesson opens a volunteer’s eyes to her Bhekulwandle students’ reality.
Recently Jacqui, a volunteer teacher working with the 11-14 year-olds on their English lessons, asked the students to
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God’s Provision
Donna recently visited the Seed of Hope South Africa and had the opportunity to accompany Sylvia on a trip to the local market. She was humbled by the faith of
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New Space Means New Opportunities
Exciting changes to our Centre in Bhekulwandle are making ministry more efficient and putting smiles on the faces of the staff!
This month, renovations converted one of the largest
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When One Year Becomes Eight
When Karen met Derek and Heather Liebenberg in 2003 as they were establishing Seed of Hope South Africa, she committed to work alongside them for a year. Eight years later,
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Born Into Weeds
Buli came running into the office yelling, “Please help Michelle. There is a lady, and a baby, but the other thing. The thing. You know, the thing… is not coming.
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It Was an Africa Day
(From Alanna Schwartz’s blog, Living Spree)
It began with exhaustion. After panic over an English essay that lasted late into the post-it noting, character analysing night last night, I was
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Lihle’s Last Day
At Seed of Hope, we cherish our annual Christmas Party. Thanks to generous support from the community and our supporters we are able to provide each child with a special
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Bringing People Together to Transform Families and Communities
In the vibrant Zulu culture, people “do life” together. Living alone is an unthinkably lonely and alien idea. The daily routines of travel, work, eating, celebrating and mourning are set
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