“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”
— Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa
In South Africa, tens of thousands of mothers are either single, mostly unemployed, or with no financial resources. Bringing a baby into a world where she does not have enough for herself is difficult and stressful.
We will NOT accept torn clothes, clothes without fasteners or buttons, or items that are overly used, faded or stretched and damaged. Clothes from NEWBORN till 6 MONTHS will be accepted. Broken or damaged toys, shoes and other damaged baby items will not be accepted.
Colours of Hope needs:
Gently used, unused or new baby goods, clothing, accessories and toys.
We aim to help mothers in need with a baby hamper or assisting community groups or crisis centers with nappies, baby formula or clothing and donating baby hampers.
Please be considerate and kindly mark the packs you send the clothes or items in by specifying whether it is for,
a GIRL / BOY
and which season it is for, WINTER / SUMMER
We would also like to make baby bags with one of each of the following items:
Baby Vaseline/baby bum cream
Baby powder
Aqueous cream
0-3 months Small pack of nappies or a few loose nappies
Pack of baby wipes
Face cloth
Baby blanket
Bibs
0-3 months Baby growers
0-3 months Vest
There is an estimated 3 000 babies abandoned in South Africa each year. Colours of Hope continues to donate to as many as we can reach. Please spare an item of clothing for a little one.
Colours of Hope needs:
Gently used, unused or new baby goods, clothing, accessories and toys.
We aim to help mothers in need with a baby hamper or assisting community groups or crisis centers with nappies, baby formula or clothing and donating baby hampers.
“Children are the worlds most valuable resources and its best hope for the future.”
-John F Kennedy
Our Baby Project is an annual, purely South African project to give a head start to mums and babies. In South Africa, tens of thousands of mothers are either single, mostly unemployed, or with no financial resources. Bringing a baby into a world where she does not have enough for herself is difficult and stressful. All items are either brand new, barely or lightly used.
Colours of Hope needs:
Gently used, unused or new baby goods, clothing, accessories and toys.
We aim to help mothers in need with a baby hamper or assisting community groups or crisis centers with nappies, baby formula or clothing and donating baby hampers.
In South Africa, tens of thousands of mothers are either single, mostly unemployed, or with no financial resources. Bringing a baby into a world where she does not have enough for herself is difficult and stressful. This project aimed to help mothers in need with a baby hamper or assisting community groups or crisis centers with nappies, baby formula or clothing and donating baby hampers.
Who knew there would be so many baby goods in good condition to be given away? The response was overwhelming with many mothers taking their time in wrapping and labeling each item of clothes. Others were wrapped in ribbons and gift bags. The clothes and accessories were so much, we stopped counting.
In addition to donating baby goods to needy individuals and babyhouses, Colours of Hope also donated 300 nappy bags filled baby essentials as well as sanitary towels for the underprivileged mums. The Vaal Muslim Womens Forum added 100 nappy bags, totaling 432 nappy bags distributed to the needy, excluding baby hampers.
Drop Off Points
Below is a list of drop offs throughout South Africa. Please contact the relevant volunteer to arrange a drop off time.
Faaiza Abrahams
6 Schroder street
Roosevelt park
084 2077720
Safiyya Daya
1337 Falcon Crest, Lakewood Estate
Ormonde
072 2275110
Rabia Khan
29 Gordenoval, 5th Street
Bergbron
083 7540634
Zulaikha Khota
14 Gibson Drive, Unit 26 Liddesdale
Buccleuch
084 7774078
Habiba Ahmed Salloo
4 Tritoma Street
Marlboro
083 5664214 or
011 8098000
Ayesha Aboobaker
43 Masitonto Avenue
Gallo Manor
Sandton
084 4006712
Rookeya Kaka
17 Osborn Road, Flat 408
North Berwick
Houghton
072 7718877
Shahida Khan
31Gail Street
Helderkruin
072 5764402
Khatija Mayet
23 Geranium Street
Bakerton Springs
076 2504029
Zakkiyyah Choonara
13 Huxton Road
Robertsham
072 7551768
Reyhana Muhammed
6080 Cryolite Street, Ext 8
Ennerdale (South of Johannesburg)
Zakiya Kara
49 Luxmi Ave Unit 3
Azaadville
084 999 9998
Shahida Khan
31Gail Street
Helderkruin
0725764402
Khatija Mayet
23 Geranium Street
Bakerton Springs
0762504029
Zakkiyyah choonara
13 Huxton Road
Robertsham
0727551768
Kaashifa Jamal
18 Queens road
Mayfair
082 8864604
Humairaa Patel
6 Yamuna Street ,
Crown North
Mayfair
064 1399561
Razia Madaree
31 Sirkon Avenue
Ext 5, Lenasia
083 432 9302
Miriam Bulbulia
15 Gemini Street
(Corner Tagore and Gemini)
Roshnee
0829402682
0165564527
Yasmin Ismail
161 Wynberg Street
Actonville
Benoni
0833704662
Aneesa Essa
245 Orient Drive
Nirvana
Polokwane
0794078696
Razia Ayob
57 First street
Eltivillas
Louis Trichardt
083 3786896
Aneesa Essa
245 Orient Drive
Nirvana
Polokwane
0794078696
Sa’uda Ismail
17C Berg Street, Paradise
Newcastle
0794983479
Ayesha Vadia Moola
73 Sutherland Street or Hutten Heights
Newcastle
0834095732
Farzana Essa
14 Burnside Road, Mountain Rise
0833942495 or 0333871694
Sister Shaheda Jhazbhay
Baitul Nur, 22 Browns Grove, Sherwood
072 378 6204
Westville
11 A Cleveland rd
Fathima 082 816 6359
Pick ups can be arranged in Sherwood / Beach / Durban North/ Ballito/ Overport
Quick Service Dry Cleaners
Taslima Mather
082 9214514
Fameeda Hoosen
Buzz Montessori
079 8850880
RICHARDS BAY
Vodacom Shop, Richards Bay Boardwalk (Ground floor next to House and Home)
Soraya Patel- 0823514933
EMPANGENI
Vodacom, Empangeni Sanlam Center
Soraya Patel- 0823514933
Ayesha Hassim
19 Colling street
Stanwest
Standerton
0177128797 or 0734547786
Little Favoured Ones Drop off Points for Western Cape
Download the complete list here
SWELLENDAM
4 Athlone Street, Swellendam
Adaliah Sorg (Company)
Contact: Elsabe Esterhuizen- 082 467 8730, Email: admin@adaliahhome.co.za
MALMESBURY
7 Riebeeck Street Malmesbury
Malmesbury Baby Home (Company)
Contact: Michelle Beukes- 073 188 8670, Email: mbeukes@telkom.net
WELLINGTON
86 Church Street, Wellington
Nora Community Care (Company)
Contact: Toekie Van Vuuren- 079 348 7017 or 021 873 5636, Email: norsababy@gmail.com
GOODWOOD
Contact: Volunteer Rochelle Gaffoor- 082 083 3885, Email: rochellegaffoor@yahoo.com
SOMERSET WEST
8 Shelley Road, Somerset West
Contact: Volunteer Sarah Strauss- 078 319 9918, Email: sarah.strauss@ymail.com
SOMERSET WEST, HELDERVUE
22 Ficus Street, Heldervue, Somerset West
Contact: Volunteer Lidia Du Plessis- 082 940 5700, Email: griekturk@gmail.com
WYNBERG CAPE
95 St Kilda Road, Crawford, Wynberg
Contact: Volunteer Farahnaaz Williams- 084 505 6456 or 021 6973935, Email: farahnaaz@farahpeutic.co.za
KUILSRIVER
10 Eland Street, Sarepta, Kuilsrivier
Contact: Volunteer Lauren Van Wyk- 079 784 3820 or 021 386 7699, Email: jooste6@gmail.com
DURBANVILLE
The Willows, Klipheuwel Road, Durbanville
Contact Volunteer Michelle van Schalkwyk- 084 527 2681 or 021 976 0434, Email: michelleaeza@gmail.com
EDGEMEAD
16 Hayfield Crescent, Edgemead
Contact Volunteer Tarry Walton- 083 437 6645, Email: tarrynwalton@gmail.com
FISH HOEK
53 Kommetjie Road, Fish Hoek
Contact Volunteer: Laurette Gliddon- 084 627 5564, Email: ourluckybaby@gmail.com
TABLEVIEW
5 Coral Road, Table View
Contact Volunteer Shirley Berry – 072 114 3103, Email: shirley@schoolofbeauty.co.za