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Thank you for visiting our new Internet site. In June 2002 a group of maximum classification prisoners attended a HIV/AIDS prevention program at the Brandvlei Maximum Institution.  They were so inspired with what they have learned from the program that they decided to reach out to the immediate community

The inmates called themselves "Group of Hope" and they decided to "adopt" HIV/AIDS orphans and people in need from the community who will come and visit the maximum prison Group of Hope members. During the visits the group usually spoils the "adopted" people with snacks, vegetables and clothes that they have made themselves in the workshop and toys that were received as donations.

LATEST NEWS:

Motivational Speaker visited the Group

04-09-08 we had a visit of the Motivational Speaker, Mr. Jay Solomon he visited the Group of Hope as well as 50 more fellow inmates that also attended the session.  He spoke about change and the power of inner change:  these are some of the comments from some of the attendants that were there... "This is what I needed all along", "What a special day!", "I never thought I could relate so much with someone that I hardly know"  With this uplifting visit, belief in "REHABILITATION" has been restored in most of the guys that attended this event and that One can really change his ways and have great relationship with the Lord.  This day has been truly a success and many were motivated.ddf
 

Birthdays and parties

02-09-08:  The group's children visited the group and boy did they enjoy themselves? The day started with the children playing a very educational game created by the Adoption project manager.  Whenever the children visit the group, nothing else one can feel in the air but LOVE.  Everyone gets pretty excited in days like this because a month is a very long time when you missing the one's you love.  These visits can get very emotional at times as we grow into trusting and strengthening our bond with the aim of maintaining a healthy relationship with our beautiful children.  

After playing it was chow time, which was followed by the most favorite time of the day, Party Time, celebrating the birthdays of the children born in the August month.  The gifts were handed to the children after that some veggies were donated to Sinethemba Home and then the day was officially over.

Changes to our garden

03-09-08 we were blessed by the presence of the "wormaholic", Mr. Charl Pienaar who introduced these wriggling chaps to us.  He sponsored us with earthworms, and soon we will be producing our own Vermicompost.  This means our soil will be conditioned by this type of compost which will allow us to produced 100% Organic Veggies. In other words we are now not only have garden but also do "Earthworm farming" now how interesting is that?  Be prepared to be wowed by this project as there is more to come!

Smiling One

For the past 9 months the group has been blessed by the most amazing program that is about equipping others with the tools for becoming Responsible Individuals.  The CEO of the Smiling One Company as well as a Life Coach: Karina Anderson handed over the books that were donated to us by her.  These books will be used by the Life coaches that are still in training in sharing this brilliant program with fellow inmates of the Brandvlei Maximum Prison. The group was all smiles to be presented with such a precious gift.