Almost unnoticed in our times of Covid-19 and the struggle of survival for many South Africans, HOPE Cape Town celebrated its 20th anniversary. The pandemic did not allow for a big celebration, but an hour of reflection and celebration at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town brought so many memories to the forefront.
Started as a small organisation to assist doctors at Tygerberg Children’s Hospital in the battle against HIV and Aids in 2001 nobody could envision that 20 years later a full-fledged entity with currently 40 employees working in 12 different townships, at Tygerberg Academic Health Complex and on our campus in Delft “The Nex – Indawo Yethu” plays an important supportive role for many in the Western Province.
Not envisaged was also the expansion of portfolios from HIV/AIDS to a more comprehensive health care, to Early Childhood Development, Youth, vocational training and entrepreneurial skill’s development; meaning a holistic approach.
All this would not have been possible without the help and assistance of so many crossing the path of HOPE Cape Town in the last 20 years. It would not been possible without the current sponsors, supporters, friends and allies.
And it will not be possible to continue successfully without an expanded HOPE family and a network of supportive friends from all over the world. The current situation in South Africa needs an even more determined service and approach to make development not only possible, but also lasting. Especially, the next generation born now requires a meaningful base and a safe environment to fulfil the dreams of those who fought for the new democratic South Africa. After all the blunder and corruption happening in our days, after all the stealing by the so-called connected hurting the poor and contributing to the collapse of our educational system we require the synergies between honest leaders, civil society and NGO’s to create this space of hope.
HOPE Charity Dinner Dresden 2020 Foto: © 2020 Michael Schmidt – http://www.schmidt.fm 
Visit of State Minister Hermann from the Freestate of Bavaria 
A very young supporter from Dresden – Thank you Paul 
Bavarian Delegation Visit 2018 
EineWeltTag 2018 Germany 
Ball of HOPE 2018 
Rotary Club of Somerville NJ 
2017 New York City 
2017 Rutgers University NJ 
2017 Aids Walk Dallas South 
HOPE Cape Towns new veggi garden take shape in Blikkiesdorp… 
our playroom… 
a future HOPE Cape Town employee? 
How to brush your teeth after the meal 
A precious moment… 
Fresh fruits and vitamins 
Visit of State Secretary Jens Spahn from Germany 
Deputy Premier from Bavaria Mrs Aigner visting HOPE Cape Town 
Meeting Harry Belafonte in Dresden 
Working with Sangomas 
The first employee Mrs Speelman in our new office 
The reason for HOPE Cape Town – assisting youngsters 
Meeting with German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer 
Nelson Mandela interested to learn about HOPE Cape Town 
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visiting HOPE Cape Town 
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visiting HOPE Cape Town 
Fighting stigma 
Working with Sangomas 
Health Portfolio Committee of the German Bundestag 
Interfaith praying at the opening 2001 
Ithemba ward 
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