House Nehemiah
House Nehemiah's History
The name House Nehemiah was inspired by the biblical story of Nehemiah—a cupbearer to the Persian king who, upon hearing of the devastation in Jerusalem, was deeply burdened to act. Driven by compassion and conviction, he left his position of comfort to lead the rebuilding of the city’s broken walls and restore hope to his people. In the same spirit, we recognised a profound need in our own community—a need to create a place of safety, healing, and restoration for children who have experienced neglect and abuse. Like Nehemiah, we felt compelled to respond, to stand in the gap, and to build something that brings protection, dignity, and renewed hope to the most vulnerable.
Donation Goal of R400,000.
Why We Need Donations?
Clothing
Children living at House Nehemiah, ages 3 to 14, are in urgent need of essential clothing items to support their daily comfort, dignity, and well-being. Items such as underwear, jeans, vests, socks, sleepwear, t-shirts, and shoes are basic necessities that help children feel cared for, confident, and ready for school, play, and rest.
Nutritious Meals
Butter, cheese, and yoghurt; bacon and cold meats; fresh vegetables such as spinach, gems, butternut, beetroot, and beans, as well as frozen and canned vegetables (A10 size); breakfast cereals; cooking oil; condiments including chutney, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, and sweet chilli sauce; along with sweets and cold drink concentrates.
Utilities
To keep House Nehemiah running smoothly and ensure a safe, comfortable home for the children, we need to cover essential utilities each month. This includes water, electricity, and rates and taxes, which amount to approximately R50,000 per month. Your support helps us maintain a warm, well-lit, and functioning environment where children can thrive.
School Supplies
Just like any household, children at House Nehemiah need the basics for school—pencils, pens, erasers, exam pads, glue, and scissors. With over 30 children in our care, these everyday items add up quickly. Your support helps us ensure every child is equipped to learn, grow, and succeed in the classroom.
Mental & Physical Health
The children of House Nehemiah need both physical and emotional care to grow strong and healthy. This includes access to medication, dedicated doctors and dentists to treat them when they are sick or in pain, as well as support to nurture their emotional well-being. Your contribution helps us provide the healing and care every child deserves.
Specialized Therapeutic Services
Many children at House Nehemiah have faced difficult circumstances and need more than just daily care—they need healing and support. Specialized therapeutic services such as counseling, occupational therapy, speech therapy, educational psychology, and audiology help them overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
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Beneficiaries of
House Nehemiah
House Nehemiah is a registered children’s home dedicated to providing care and protection for children who have experienced trauma and displacement.
The children in our care have been removed from their families by social workers, often due to circumstances of severe neglect, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Each child arrives at House Nehemiah carrying a story of hardship, but also the hope for healing.
Our home currently provides holistic care for up to 30 children between the ages of 3 and 14. We are in the process of registering a second facility, which will expand our capacity to support 44 children, ranging in age from 3 to 18 years. This growth reflects our ongoing commitment to offering a safe, nurturing environment where vulnerable children can rebuild trust, regain stability, and thrive.