A home built on love, faith and the belief that every baby deserves to feel safe.
Ray of Hope was born out of a heartfelt response to the growing orphan crisis in KwaZulu-Natal. Founded by Immanuel Christian Church, Durban, the home in Glen Hills opened its doors to provide a safe and nurturing transition environment for abandoned, neglected and vulnerable babies and toddlers.
Immanuel Church purchased and renovated a house in Glen Hills for the purpose of setting up a home to care for at least some of the abandoned babies in our community.
Imisebe Yelanga registered as a non-profit organisation under NPO 229 083, and received PBO Exemption number 930 033 004.
After 16 and a half years of faithful love and service, we have said farewell to our beloved House Mother, Rachel Uys.
Nadia, who joined Ray of Hope in April, plans to continue nurturing abandoned babies and ensuring they end up with loving families.
Ray of Hope continues to provide love, care and hope to babies and toddlers in crisis across the KwaZulu-Natal region.
To provide a loving, safe and nurturing transition home for abandoned, neglected and vulnerable babies and toddlers in KwaZulu-Natal — caring for the whole child while working towards permanent, loving placements.
Every baby in our care is treated with unconditional love and affection, because love is the foundation of healthy development.
We provide a secure and stable environment where every child is protected from harm and feels truly at home.
We believe every baby's story is not defined by how it started, but by the care and possibilities that lie ahead.
Our home is sustained by a generous community of donors, volunteers, churches and supporters who share our vision.
Nadia is the house mother who is in charge of all that happens in the day-to-day running of the home. She is passionate about the work and absolutely loves the babies. In addition, we have a day caregiver, alternating night duty caregivers, a weekend day caregiver, as well as volunteers who come in and give assistance.
We care for babies and toddlers, typically from newborn through to approximately 5–6 years of age, depending on placement circumstances.
Imisebe Yelanga is not intended to be an orphanage but is essentially a transition home, a temporary home to look after abandoned babies while waiting for adoption placement. The children will stay with Imisebe Yelanga until Durban Children’s Society places them in foster care for a maximum duration of 8 months, or they are reunited with family.
Yes. Imisebe Yelanga (the registered NPO under which Ray of Hope operates) is registered under NPO number 229 083. Our PBO Exemption number is 930 033 004.
Yes! Copies of documentation such as the constitution, financial reports, NPO certificate, Tax-deductible certificate are available on request.
Visits are by appointment only to protect the wellbeing of the children in our care. Please get in touch to arrange a visit.
Our greatest need is to cover the monthly running costs of the home, which include monthly salaries, maintenance, food, clothing, medical supplies, etc. We run seasonal campaigns highlighting our current needs and Wishlist.