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EXCITING NEWS!!
EXCITING NEWS!!
EXCITING NEWS!!
THE CRADLE OF HOPE’s co-founder, Melodie van Brakel,
has been chosen as one of the THREE finalists in the CLARINS – FAIR LADY –
SARIE award for the MOST DYNAMIC WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2011. If Melodie wins
THE CRADLE OF HOPE will receive a fantastic sponsorship of
R150 000-00 that
will be used to facilitate and expand our HOUSE OF RESTORATION for vulnerable
and abused mothers and children. Look out for the February 2012
edition of FAIR LADY and SARIE magazines
for coverage on the award, and read the finalists stories.
BID ON THIS STUNNING FRAMED PRINT (A1 size)
Photographer : Danie Bester +27-72-608-3345
Please complete the bid form and send it to admin@thecradleofhope.org
Bids close at 12h00 noon on 29 February 2012
THE CRADLE OF HOPE RECEIVE AN AWARD FROM ROCCI (ROODEPOORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY)
Melodie Van Brakel and Zac Grobler
the cradle of hope
bronze winner in the category:
community support organisation 2010
roodepoort chamber of
commerce and industry 2010 awards
(rocci)
We offer help and hope regardless of race or religion, offering a "hand-up" and not a "hand-out" - because we care!
THE CRADLE OF HOPE is an independent, social upliftment, job creation and skills development organisation, that renders assistance to "missionary" and "outreach" projects, as well as underprivileged and destitute people, focusing mainly on women and children.
We strive to always act in honour of our Creator and to be transparent at all times. We are not affiliated to any specific church or political party. We are purely children of God who are helping others.
The Birth of The Cradle of Hope
Slogan: “COMPASSION WITHOUT BORDERS”
The Cradle of
Hope was
founded after a married couple, Albertus and Melodie van Brakel,
mentioned their vision to their close friend, Henry Albertyn.
Realising that they shared a common ideal to uplift the
underprivileged, particularly destitute women and children, they
discussed the matter with close family and friends.
Much to their surprise many of these people also felt the desire to
reach out to others.
Henry, Albertus and Melodie then set up a meeting for Saturday, 15 March 2008 and invited all their friends and family members who had shown an interest in their project to attend. THE CRADLE OF HOPE was born.
FUNDING
The Cradle of Hope
does not receive any financial support, in whatsoever form, from
Government or any other funding institutions, whether it be grants or
subsidies. It operates entirely on the goodwill and donations
from individual donors and organisations that support our vision,
mission, objectives and upliftment programmes.
We supplement these donations through our own inspired fundraising
efforts, by organising golf days, markets, shows, etc.
Funds
generated in this way unfortunately do not keep up with the demand as
poverty increases and more support is required as the good news of the
good deeds of The Cradle
of Hope spreads.
The objective of this document is to introduce you to The Cradle of Hope,
how and where we operate and to respectfully request your financial, or any other
support to enable us to continue on our path of compassion
without borders.
THE CRADLE OF HOPE (INCORPORATED UNDER SECTION 21)
Company registration no. 2007/030236/08
NPO registration no. 062-511-npo
PBO registration no. 930-027-742 - tax certificates are issued on request.
VAT REGISTRATION NO. 4760248593
all contributions to the cradle of hope should earn you a 100% towards your company's sed element on its BBBEE scorecard.
CORINE DU TOIT - PATRON OF THE CRADLE OF HOPE
Corine was born in Bloemfontein where she completed her schooling before moving to Johannesburg to pursue her modeling career. She worked as a model in SA and Europe for 13 years before making her acting debut.
With more than 50 worldwide television
commercials on her CV, Corine also worked on various
International Catalogues; did Worldwide Advertising campaigns for big
brands like Lamborghini, Body Shop, Toni & Guy and Eriksson and
shot European campaigns for clients like T-Mobile, Toyota and Speedo.
Corine
launched her acting career in 2003 as the female lead in a short film
by Phillip C. Claassen. Not long after that, she got the leading role
in Franz Marx’s Egoli, playing the bitchy Jane Edwards. She worked full
time on Egoli until 2008.
After Egoli, Corine was casted as Inge Bekker, the Rugby captain’s wife, in Kyknet’s popular Drama series, Getroud met Rugby.
For
the rest of 2009, Corine worked on two films; playing an eccentric,
aspiring actress in the international film ‘Florida Road’ and the
female lead character, the suicidal, depressed Karin, in the South
African thriller feature film ‘Night Drive’. Both scheduled for release
in 2011. In 2010 Corine worked on another season of ‘Getroud met
rugby’, as well as the feature film about the series.
Currently
Corine is working on ‘Semi-soet’ a South African Romantic comedy due
for release in 2012 as well as a guest appearance on SABC 2’s Erfsondes.
Corine
has done various Acting and Model workshops throughout South Africa as
well as motivational talks, MC gigs, appearances and judging.
In
2007 Corine was nominated for a Chrystal Award by People Magazine and
she was voted ‘Best dressed woman for 2009’ on Simon Rademan’s
well-known list. She also received an ATKV Media nomination for ‘Best
Actress in a TV drama’ in 2010.
