Marang House dreams of a permanent home
With the help of donors and sponsors, Marang House can continue providing consistent care and a nurturing home that fosters growth, safety, and a brighter future.
Marang House, established in 1998, is a sanctuary for children from across South Africa who face serious illnesses, primarily renal conditions.
Many of these young residents, aged between seven and 14, rely on daily dialysis at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital before continuing their school day at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital. Despite these extraordinary challenges, the children’s courage and resilience inspires the staff to provide a home filled with care, dignity, and hope.
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They’re seeking the support of donors and sponsors, to sustain and expand Marang House, said matron and caregiver at the house Salomie Parkies. “Regular contributions help cover essential day-to-day costs, including staff salaries, home rental, utilities, groceries, clothing, school uniforms and shoes, fuel and transport, study materials, computers, and household necessities. Funds also ensure the home remains well-maintained and safe, allowing the children to focus on healing, learning, and simply being children.”
Parkies added that Marang House’s biggest aspiration is to secure a permanent home close to Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital. “The envisioned facility would accommodate at least twelve children, with separate rooms for boys and girls, provide staff accommodation, a safe garden, study and recreation areas, a kitchen, bathrooms, parking for vehicles and visitors, and storage for essential supplies.”
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This move would provide stability, belonging, and dignity during some of the most difficult years in the children’s lives, while ensuring a long-term legacy for the Marang House dream.
With community support, they hope to continue offering a safe haven, and the chance for its children to dream of brighter, healthier futures. Every contribution, large or small, directly impacts the lives of these children, helping them thrive despite the medical and personal challenges they face daily.
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