Redeeming Grace

by Cherished Trust

 Johannesburg South  Poverty Alleviation  Health Care  Education

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I believe that everyone deserves a second chance and a helping hand. I want to support the efforts of those who empower women seeking a way out of their chains, helping them fully restore their lives and achieve their dreams.

Daniella Laing
Different Donations
R 1,055
Funded to date
R 1,000
Goal

At Cherished, we help women burdened by trauma, abuse, and rejection rediscover their worth, voice, and future.

This project is raising funds to assist three incredible women choosing healing and purpose: one pursuing rehabilitation, another dreaming of education, and a brave mother seeking essential support for her children.

Your support provides safe spaces, opportunities, and crucial aid, helping rewrite their futures. Join us in affirming that hope is never lost.

At times, women face moments when their lives feel broken—when trauma runs deep,
rejection is constant, and hope seems out of reach. It is in these moments that they find
Cherished, and donors become a vital part of their healing journey.

  • Maya** came to Cherished after years trapped in addiction and abuse. Trembling
    and tearful, she expressed a desperate need to heal and change, saying, “It’s
    now or never. I need to heal. I need to change. I want a future.” Today, she is
    stepping into rehabilitation and embracing a life she never thought possible.
  • Elena** completed the restoration program with a quiet determination. She
    dreams of attending college—not only for herself but for her children. “If I do this,”
    she says, “I know I will be able to give my children a good life.” Elena plans to
    study at night while her children sleep, understanding that education is more than
    a degree—it is the key to a new beginning.
  • Laila** has endured unimaginable hardship, including childhood abuse,
    trafficking, and years of isolation. Now a mother fighting for her children’s future,
    her children are thriving in school, full of potential. With support for essentials like
    meals, utilities, counselling, and tuition, they can finish the year with dignity and
    hope.

These stories represent real women—brave, resilient, and full of dreams—who choose
healing over hiding, purpose over pain, and hope over fear.

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Project activity

  • 22
    Jul

    Daniella Laing has joined the #doDifferent Activist Facebook Group and become part of the #doDifferent community. Their NGO received R50 to make a difference in South Africa

  • Daniella Laing shared their page for #doDifferent on Social Media and completed step 3 of Becoming an Activist. Their NGO received R200 to make a difference in South Africa

  • Someone shared on social media

  • Daniella Laing has updated their profile picture on their #doDifferent Activist page and completed step 2 of Becoming an Activist. Their NGO received R200 to make a difference in South Africa

  • Daniella Laing signed up as a #doDifferent activist completed step 1 of Becoming an Activist. Their NGO received R600 to make a difference in South Africa

Funded to date:

R 1,055

Funding goal: R 1,000
NGO: Cherished Trust
Start: 22nd July 2025
End: 25th July 2025