Addressing a social problem
Unemployed woman face the cycle of poverty and crime, resulting in them repeatedly returning to prison.
Many of these women are single mothers and the sole providers for their children.
When these women are incarcerated in prison, their children suffer enormously as a result of extreme poverty and a breakdown of normal family life, in turn also leading them to crime
1. Unemployed
Many women who are in prison are uneducated and therefore cannot easily find work.
2. Crime
This often leads them to a life of crime in order to survive and put food on the table.
3. Prison
Inevitably they get arrested, prosecuted, convicted and sent to prison
4. Criminal Record
With a record it is more difficult to find work, and so the vicious circle repeats itself
We help to break the cycle of crime by giving ex-offenders a way to use their hands for good.
Hands of Hope is a development project to up-skill and provide employment to ladies when they leave prison
Hands of Hope falls under the auspices of Hope Prison Ministry, an internationally known NGO with a 22 year track record at Pollsmoor Prison. The Hope Prison Ministry was started by Jonathan and Jenny Clayton twenty five years ago and the Hands of Hope sewing project (started January 2012) is just one of the many initiatives of their organisation.
Project Goals & Objectives
By supporting Hands of Hope you are helping these women turn their hands to honest work and break the cycle of crime and poverty in their community. We endeavour to provide:
Commercial Skills
To enable them to earn an income and provide them with commercial skills such as sewing abilities, to make beautiful handbags
Strong Work Ethic
To provide them with skills for the broader job market, including a proper work ethic through working 5 days a week
Encouraging Support
To re-instil a sense of self-worth, hope and economic empowerment as well as support and encourage them on this journey
Latest News Articles
Woolies donation!
Sep 21, 2015 12:17 pm
Thee HOH ladies celebrated this September 2015 a very generous donation from Woolworths South Africa. This money will be spent in purchasing new fabrics for the amazing new products the ladies are making (the whole range of cooler bags, wine cooler bags, make up + toiletry bags). HOH is also considering the addition of new…
Branded Wine Cooler bags!
Sep 21, 2015 9:51 am
We proudly announce one of our latest creations! These wine cooler bags are perfect for a day out in nature. If you wonder how to keep your drinks chilled, well HOH brought you the answer: these cooler bags can keep your favourite drinks chilled for an entire day! We can also brand the bags and in…