Ethembeni Tribe of Hope

Last week, our team was invited to speak to learners at a local high school about teenage pregnancy. We believe these conversations are vital in raising awareness and helping young people make informed choices. With teenage pregnancy rates continuing to rise, this is not a challenge that any one organization can address alone. It requires a united effort from families, schools, Healthcare services, the police and government to create lasting change and brighter futures for our youth.

We need your help ❤️

This is Bonelelo, one of our Education Support workers at Ethembeni.

Our children look up to him so much. He’s gentle, patient, and always there for them.

He grew up without parents and has had to work incredibly hard to get where he is. He funded his 3-year Psychology degree through NSFAS, and last year, while working, he completed his Honours.

The only thing standing in his way now is R25,000.

Until his fees are paid, he can’t access his final results or take the next step toward his Masters.

It’s hard knowing he’s come this far, done everything right… and is being held back by something like this.

If you’re able to donate or even just share his story, it would truly mean so much.

🔗 https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-bonelelo-graduate-with-his-psych-hons-degree

This is Bonelelo, one of our dedicated Education Support workers at Ethembeni. Our children look up to him and he is a young man of integrity, commitment and heart. Life has not been easy for him but despite his challenges, he worked hard at school and went on to study part-time, earning his degree in Psychology. Last year, he took the next step and completed his Honours. Unfortunately he has not been able to raise enough fees to fully pay for his course so can't get his completed results. The next step is his Masters.
Please consider supporting his BaçkaBuddy fundraiser by donating or simply sharing this post. Every contribution, no matter how small will make a meaningful difference.

https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-bonelelo-graduate-with-his-psych-hons-degree

It is not uncommon to see our Tutu holding babies but this one is special! This is her own grandson, and what a blessed boy is he to have such a wonderful Gogo!

Last night there was a storm in Mpophomeni with very large hailstones and our Pregnancy Centre as had some bad damage with several holes through the old asbestos roofing, broken windows and damage to our work vehicle. Many houses have been affected in Mpophomeni. Please pray for us and the community while we navigate through this difficult time.

On Tuesday a Mom arrived at our centre in labour. We drove her to the local clinic who confirmed that she was in labour and should go to the hospital in Pietermaritzburg. A long story short we decided to drive her down in our ministry vehicle after finding out that her sister could not accompany her and she was feeling quite vulnerable and afraid.
God put us in the right place at the right time as this Mom ended up having an emergency C section but now has a healthy baby boy.
This is what we do best - Ngizohambe Nawe - I will go together with you!
Well done team Ethembeni!

The wonderful Ethembeni Tribe of Hope would like to extend our warm seasons greetings to all our supporters, funders and friends. We are deeply grateful that through your support we have had a year full of making a difference to the most vulnerable in our society! Much love always to you and your families this Christmas.

People may forget what you say and they may forget what you do but they will always remember how you made them feel ! Wendy made this little girl feel really blessed and special today on her 5th birthday

Inspired by 1000 Hearts a lovely lady called Michelle from Yarn Comforts lovingly made us 50 hearts to distribute to those we counsel or just need a reminder in their pocket that God loves them and we care.

On the 2nd of August Ethembeni hosted a campaign, sponsored by the Umngeni Municipality to bring awareness around the devastating effects of teenage pregnancy on a young person's life. Our wonderful speakers spoke about making the right choices in life, the responsibility of parenting a child and costs. There was acted out skits and brave individuals who gave testimony on their experiences! This was a well attended and interactive event which we believe has made a impact on the 156 teenagers who attended.