understand, and support them better."
to guide children towards wholeness.
Guiding Parents
towards a bright future.






Guiding Parents
today’s youth
towards a bright future.




Life-changing Work
Life-changing Work
Who We Are
Our approach aligns with Nelson Mandela’s belief that
“Children are the most vulnerable citizens in
any society and the greatest of our treasures.”
“Children are the most vulnerable citizens in any society and the greatest of our treasures.”
Through our work, we recognise the value of both children and
their caregivers, empowering them to be pillars of support in their
homes, families, and communities.
Through our work, we recognise the value of both children and their caregivers, empowering them to be pillars of support in their homes, families, and communities.
Our Story
Nearly 25 years ago, in a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, three stories came together to shape Dlalanathi. A young boy from a local children’s home, a caring social worker named Liesl Jewitt, and a farmer named Rob Smetherham, who was battling brain cancer at the time, each played a role. From their experiences, a shared vision emerged to support children facing death and to cope with loss.
Hope Starts Here























