Turning Hope Into Reality · BRIEF HISTORY Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat had done small charities before on its own, mainly sending Qurans to poor areas in India like Kerala (Aug 2010),

 Turning Hope Into Reality

Annual Report 2016 to 2017

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CONTENTSABOUT US 3...............................................................................................................................................................................................................

BRIEF HISTORY 4......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Who We Are & What We Do 4...................................................................................................................................................................................

PROJECTS 5..............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Baby Run / Project 2016 5..................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Donation for Solar Water Wells in Syria 8...........................................................................................................................................................................................

Salaamedia Education Project Donation 9.........................................................................................................................................................................................

World Aids Day 10.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Syria Medi Campaign 11.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................

SANMWF National Cake Sale for Syria 13.........................................................................................................................................................................................

Songs For Syria 14.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Iftar (Syria) Appeal 2017 15................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Gift A Quran Gift A Musalla Project 16................................................................................................................................................................................................

Quran Donation to Qira’ah Jalsa 2017 19..........................................................................................................................................................................................

Eid Gifts 4 Syria Project with One Wish Foundation 20......................................................................................................................................................................

Mandela Day 2017 21.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Muslim Aids Programme Donation 22...............................................................................................................................................................................................

Donation to Gaza Medical Rehabilitation 23.......................................................................................................................................................................................

Project Kids Can 24............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

CONCLUSION 25........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Thanks 25...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

What you can do 26...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

You can reach us at 26.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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ABOUT USColours of Hope is a purely humanitarian, registered (since September 2016) non-profit organisation since September 2016. Mahatma Gandhi said “Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion”. In our pursuit for the upliftment of humanity, we achieve ourselves by sharing ourselves with others, and caring for those around us. We can think of no better word that describes this than the South African term “Ubuntu”.

It is our mission to make life a little better for those in need by doing the best we can. Humanity first. Colours of Hope started out as nothing more than a helping hand of Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat to people in need of Qurans. Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat is a private maktab that runs in Newcastle (KwaZulu Natal Province) and Mayfair, Johannesburg (Gauteng Province), officially established in 2006. Twin sisters, Mu'allimah Sa'uda Asmal Ismail and Mu'allimah Kaashifa Asmal Jamal run each of the maktabs. Ummul Hasanaat created its website in March 2009 and had a yearly charitable Quran distribution.


“Gentleness, self-sacrifice and

generosity are the exclusive

possession of no one race or

religion”Mahatma Gandhi

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BRIEF HISTORYMadrasah Ummul Hasanaat had done small charities before on its own, mainly sending Qurans to poor areas in India like Kerala (Aug 2010), Bihar (Nov 2011) and to Ghana (in July 2013). The institute had also contributed to local South African causes like the Cii Rose Park Campaign (Oct 2011), the Jamiat KZN project- Sierra Leone Qurans (July 2012), etc. albeit small amounts. They continued to make small donations to various organisations and causes as well as donations to bigger organisations for the orphans of Gaza, etc. to name but a few. In 2013 Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat decided to create a charitable division, thus named "Colours of Hope”. When the war broke out in Syria, Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat wanted to do more, hence the Syria Stationery Drive commenced. This was the first time Colours of Hope have worked outside Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat boundaries, meaning with another NGO, the Gift of the Givers Foundation (GOTG).

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DOIt is our mission to make life a little better for those in need by doing the best we can. We try to connect with those who face struggles locally and abroad. The least we can do is help. We respond to the needs of the less fortunate and try to make a difference spiritually, morally, financially and physically. We work on a variety of local, national and international projects, with several reliable, trustworthy organisations in ensuring delivery to worthy recipients of aid and proper distribution of donations. Colours of Hope maintains administrative expenses at less than 5% of their total overhead, spending more than 90% of their income on actual distributions and aid that benefit the needy, ensuring that your money is put to good use!  


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PROJECTSBaby Run / Project 2016Date / Duration : 03 August 2016 to 31 October 2016432 Diaper bags (with baby essentials)

In South Africa, tens of thousands of mothers are either single, mostly unemployed, or with no financial resources. Bringing a baby into a world where she does not have enough for herself is difficult and stressful. This project aimed to help mothers in need with a baby hamper or assisting community groups or crisis centers with nappies, baby formula or clothing and donating baby hampers.

Who knew there would be so many baby goods in good condition to be given away? The response was overwhelming with may mothers taking their time in wrapping and labeling each item of clothes. Others were wrapped in ribbons and gift bags. The clothes and accessories were so much, we stopped counting.

In addition to donating baby goods to needy individuals and babyhouses, Colours of Hope also donated 300 nappy bags filled baby essentials as well as sanitary towels for the underprivileged mums. The Vaal Muslim Womens Forum added 100 nappy bags, totaling 432 nappy bags distributed to the needy, excluding baby hampers.

Of the 100 bags donated by the Vaal Muslim Womens Forum (VMWF), 74 nappy bags were donated to the Hillbrow Community Health Centre on 10 November 2017 by Colours of Hope (COH) and the VMWF. 26 bags were given to VMWF member, Juby Jada


�who handed out the bags as needed to the disadvantaged in the community. The Muslim Students Association in Tygerberg and Stellenbosch also assisted with baby toiletries and dropped it off at a Little Favoured Ones drop off point in Western Cape.

Apart from several needy and destitute individuals, baby goods and hampers were donated to the following organisations:Adopt A Muaddhin Project in Durban, KwaZulu Natal (Shaeda Jhazbhay)Baobab Babies Doulas in East and West Rand, Gauteng (Sandy Paulo)GRIP (Greater Rape Intervention Project) in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga (Sakina Mohamed)Home Meah in Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal (Ria Naudé)House of Grace Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal (Precious)Mzingazi informal settlement in Richards Bay, KwaZulu NatalNgwana Babyhouse in Polokwane, Limpopo (Amanda Koekemoer)The Grace Factory in Sandton, Gauteng (Alison Wright)The Salvation Army, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal (Paula Robinson)

Recipients of nappy bags filled with baby essentials: Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital (Coronationville, Johannesburg)22 bags- First Distribution (01 November 2016)29 bags- Second Distrubution (07 November 2016)27 bags- Third Distibuion (08 November 2016)


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Hillbrow Community Health Centre (Hillbrow, Johannesburg)30 bags- First distribution (10 November 2016)22 bags- Second distribution (17 November 2016)17 bags- Third distribution (01 December 2016)

Charlotte Maxeke (Johannesburg General) Hospital30 bags (19 November 2016)

Alex Aids Orphan Project (Alexandra Township, Johannesburg) 30 bags (19 November 2016)

Mofolo Community Health Centre (Soweto, Johannesburg)16 bags (24 November 2016)

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (Johannesburg, Gauteng)28 bags (05 January 2017)19 hampers

Individual recipients81 bags (from October to December 2016) 


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Donation for Solar Water Wells in SyriaDate / Duration : 15 October 2016TOTAL: 7,806.00 ZAR to The Two Lights Foundation

As mentioned by One Nation (UK), when roads are cut off by the Syrian regime, fuel does not get into the camps so the prices of fuel and water sky rockets. Solar powered water wells is a more sustainable way of providing water to the people where they no longer have to depend on diesel.These wells will be in strategic places so many people have access to them and thousands can benefit form it daily.

The Two Lights Foundation (TTLF) raised funds for One Nation UK to build solar powered water wells for the Syrian people in refugee camps. Colours of Hope donated 4,300.00 ZAR (first payment) and 3,506.00 ZAR (second payment) towards this project.


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Salaamedia Education Project DonationDate / Duration : 24 November 2016TOTAL:1,000 ZAR to Salaam Foundation

Salaam Foundation, which is the humanitarian wing of Salaamedia, – an online humanitarian journalism portal began a South African education project which will continue through 2017 to assist impoverished learners through their early education. Colours of Hope donated 1, 000 ZAR towards stationery packs. We hope to donate again towards this project in 2017. Azhar Vadi, founder of Salaamedia has been doing wonderful work in several schools particularly Limpopo.


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World Aids Day Date / Duration : 10 December 2016

World AIDS Day is commemorated each year on the 1st of December. It gives a chance to unite in the fight against HIV and show support for people living with HIV. Colours of Hope spent the day at the Hillbrow Community Health Centre (Hillbrow CHC) giving hope to those living with HIV. After singing the national anthem and lighting candles, co-founder of Colours of Hope, Sauda Ismail delivered and inspiring and motivational speech to the patients at the CHC. She said that HIV is not a death sentence and that positivity, good habits and and taking medicine regularly give people with HIV a chance every day. Fruit, sandwiches, 17 nappy bags and hampers containing toiletries were handed out (as part of the Colours of Hope Baby / Run Project).


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Syria Medi CampaignDate / Duration : 19 December 2016TOTAL FUNDS: 227,905.02 ZAR

129,245.25 - One Nation 78,012.43 ZAR - Lillaah51,232.82 ZAR - Zakaah

98,659.77 to Gift of Givers Foundation40,092.59 - Lillaah58,567.18 - Zakaah

The Syrian war is one of the worlds largest humanitarian crisis that the world has witnessed and failed to intervene. Thousands continue to die as a result of the frequent air-strikes or barrel bomb attacks in populated areas. Many hospitals have been specifically targeted leaving doctors often to choose which patient to save due to lack of medical equipment and sheer influx of patients pouring into hospitals. Co-founder of Colours of Hope, Sauda Ismail made contact via Twitter with Dr. Shahjul Islam, a UK trained medical doctor volunteering In Syria. He mentioned that medical equipment was necessary to treat patients pouring into hospitals. Before long, Ismail came up with the


�unique project name #SyriaMediCampaign and so began the donations. One Nation UK have been one of the leading donors in this cause.

South African humanitarian and disaster relief organisation, Gift of the Givers have established two hospitals in Idlib, Syria; namely Ar-Rahmah and Hilaal hospitals.

A successful SANMWF national cake sale was held on 28 January 2017 with majority of funds donated to Operation SA’s #SAveSyria by various Muslim Womens Forums. COH (Colours Of Hope), H4U Support Group and Maids of Deen handed over 23,875.00 ZAR from the proceeds of this cake sale to Mrs. Fadia Jacobs of the Gift of the Givers Foundation on 30 January 2017. A further donation of 74,784.77 ZAR (17,717.59 ZAR Lillaah and 57,067.18 ZAR Zakaah) was donated to Gift of the Givers on 13 September 2017.

On 21 August 2017 a donation of 129,245.25 ZAR was donated via First National Bank Forex to One Nation (UK) for medical equipment to be purchased and distributed in hospitals in Idlib.

This project did not reach the target unfortunately trailing by some 23,000 ZAR. We hope that donations for this will continue and funds can be donated and referenced Syria Med L (for lillaah) or Syria Med Z (for zakaah).


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SANMWF National Cake Sale for SyriaDate / Duration : 28 January 2017TOTAL FUNDS: R46,250.00 ZAR to Gift of Givers Foundation and Operation SA

22,375.00 ZAR - Operation SA 22,375.00 ZAR - Lillaah0.00 ZAR - Zakaah

23,875.00 to Gift of Givers Foundation22,375.00 ZAR - Lillaah 1,500.00 ZAR - Zakaah

Kaashifa Ismail co-founder and chair of Colours of Hope liased with the South African National Muslim Womens Forum (SANMWF) as did several women forums in South Africa to present the National Cake Sale for Syria. Colours of Hope was joined by H4U support Group, Robertsham and Maids of Deen from Mayfair on 28 January 2017 where treats and bakes were sold to the public. The event made 3rd Avenue in Mayfair buzz that Saturday for a worthy cause, most of all, it created awareness to the plight of the Syrian refugees. Colours of Hope’s newly launched Syria Medi Campaign (launched 20 December 2016) was to benefit from this cake sale, with half of Colours of Hope’s proceeds going to Gift of the Givers and half to the Yusuf Abramjee led OperationSA #SAveSyria. Ismail added 1,500 ZAR zakaah cash contribution to the 22,375.00 ZAR to Fadia Jacobs of Gift of the Givers to make it 23,875.00 ZAR. The remaining half of the funds raised from the cake sale (22,375.00 ZAR) was deposited into the SANMWF bank account for OperationSA #SAveSyria. The SANMWF then deposited a total amount of all the collective cake sales for Syria.


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Songs For SyriaDate / Duration : 02 February 2017

Colours of Hope supported a South African National Muslim Womens Forum (SANMWF) initiative called “Songs for Syria” where various forums and volunteers sold tickets to a fund raising concert showcasing talent from South Africa. The event held on 02 April 2017 at the Wits Linder Auditorium was a lovely heart warming experience with Yusuf Abramjee and Qari Ziyaad Patel talking about the situation of orphans near the Turkish border (Reyhanl-Kilis refugee camp). Al-Imdaad is assisting IHH aid organization from Turkey in raising funds to manage the Tiny Hearts Village. Proceeds of this fund raiser went to Imdaad for an orphanage in Syria.


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Iftar (Syria) Appeal 2017Date / Duration : 24 May to 22 June 2017TOTAL FUNDS: 135,415.26 ZAR to One Solid Ummah for Iftar meals49,710.26 ZAR- Lillaah87,705.00 ZAR- Zakaah

For the second year in the row Colours of Hope with the help of One Solid Ummah on the ground, was able to feed many in and around the north of Syria. For just $2 per meal for Iftar in Syria, people here in South Africa were able to feed a destitute, fasting person. What a great feeling to feed our destitute, fasting brothers. One Solid Ummah’s hard work on the ground in Idlib, Syria has been and continues to be amazing. Funds were donated via PayPal through a crowdfunding page of One Solid Ummah.

We hope we can do this next year again God willing.Donate to Colours of Hope with reference “iftar L (for lillaah) or iftar Z (for zakaah).


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Gift A Quran Gift A Musalla ProjectDate / Duration : 24 May to 22 June 2017

Many of us have to be told to respect our Qurans, or take them out to be read. This is a privilege many of us take lightly.In 2013, prior to the formation of Colours of Hope, a letter came through to Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat. The letter was from the Sakafia Students Association desperate for Qurans. Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat, (then) soon to be Colours of Hope, responded and delivered Qurans to Kumasi, Ghana in 2013.Due to the great response we received in in June last year, Qurans were locally distributed as well as in Ghana.This year during Ramadan of 2017 coinciding with the Islamic lunar year 1438, Colours of Hope concentrated on local distributions.There has been several requests for prayer mats (Musalla) hence the #GiftAQuran #GiftAMusalla project.

Below is a list of Qurans distributed:Al Azhar Islamic School, Central Durban, KwaZulu NatalCare of Anisa Moola

• 5 Juz Arabic - 25 copies


Baitul Ilm Maktab, Nancefield, Johannesburg, GautengCare of Apa Amina Kaldien


�• Towards Reading Quraan Part 1 - 40 copies

• Towards Reading Quraan Part 2 - 40 copies

Community Outreach Projects, Western Cape Br Thaabiet Sadan Care of Ansaaf Payne

• Arabic/English Translation (Marmeduke Pickthall) - 240 copies

• English translation (Abdullah Yusuf Ali) - 279 copies

• Arabic Alphabet boards - 80 pieces

• Yassarnal Quraan Part 1 - 76 copies



Darul Aytaam Orphanage, Robertsham, Johannesburg, Gauteng




Eldorado Park Muslim Council, Johannesburg, Gauteng Care of Imaam Evans

• 30 Auz Arabic - 50 copies

• Arabic/English Translation - 30 copies

• 30 Juz set (small) - 1 set

• Musalla (Prayer Mats) - 80 pieces


�Masjid Taqwa, Mayfair, Johannesburg, GautengCare of Ali

• Uthmani Qurans - 57 copies

Samawiyya Madrassah, Eastern Machinga, Ntadukule Village, MalawiCare of Must Mtomwa



Evaton Islamic Centre, Pretoria, Gauteng Care of Shaykh Saeed and Sister Adila Amod


• Towards Reading Quran Part 1 - 26 copies

• Towards Reading Quran Part 2 - 26 copies

• Arabic Alphabet board - 25 pieces

• Musalla - 20 pieces


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Quran Donation to Qira’ah Jalsa 2017Date / Duration : 07 May 2017TOTAL QURANS: 90 copies

The 6th Annual Qira’ah Jalsa held on 07 May 2017, in Lenasia, was organized by the SANMWF and Al Tawhid Islamic Centre.The objective of the annual gathering is to perfect the recital of Quran with proper tajweed (rules of recitation) and makhaarij (pronunciation). The Quran is not just the holy book of the Muslims, rather a code for the Muslims to live a good, chaste, peaceful and rewarding life in obedience to the commandments of Allah, in this life and to gain salvation in the next.

The annual Jalsa also aims to encourage the implementation, understanding and memorisation of the Quran in the daily lives of all. Guest speaker sister Nahid Farooqui stressed on the importance of understanding the Quran and not merely reading it.Females participants were grouped into different age categories and rendered beautiful recitals.Colours of Hope organization gifted all 90 participants with new Qurans.


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Eid Gifts 4 Syria Project with One Wish FoundationDate / Duration : 07 June to 23 June 2017TOTAL FUNDS: 182,219.26 ZAR to One Wish Foundation130,120.00 ZAR- Zakaah52,099.26 ZAR- Lillaah

The war in Syria has taken its toll on people. Syrian families who have fled their homes have nothing except the clothes on their backs. Sadly, Eid clothes is a luxury many will never be able to afford. This project specifically targeted in making a child smile at least for one day, the day of Eid celebrated with a pack of new clothes. Funds were raised for this purpose and donated to the Two Lights Foundation who in turn ensured that the funds reached One Wish Foundation. There were indeed many children in refugee camps who benefitted and had something to smile about on Eid day. A short but rewarding project indeed.


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Mandela Day 2017Date / Duration : 18 July 2017

July 18, 2017, Mandela day was a day of inspiration and motivation at the Hillbrow Community Health Centre.The event was co-ordinated by Farahnaaz Suliman, manager of pharmacy department of the health centre.Colours of Hope members along with young and vibrant volunteers spent the day at Hillbrow Health Centre's out patients pharmacy. Motivational quotes and messages were painted on a wall to inspire patients as they waited in queues for medication.Sandwiches, coffee, fruit and snacks were provided for patients on the chilly morning.

Staff of the pharmacy also gave motivational speeches to encourage patients to enrich their lives by assisting others and having a positive outlook on life.

The Colours of Hope team invited the pharmacy team and patients as well to join in the painting of the wall.This was a fun and positive way to colour the lives of the rainbow nation, celebrating the spirit of Ubuntu!


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Muslim Aids Programme Donation Date / Duration : 17 August 2017

South Africa has the biggest and most high profile HIV epidemic in the world, with over 7 million people living with HIV.The Muslim Aids Programme (MAP) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that extends services to individuals, families and communities infected and affected by the HIV/AIDS on a national, provincial and community level. MAP is a joint project of the Jamiatul-Ulama South Africa, Islamic Careline and Islamic Medical Association and has been in operation since 1997. MAP is part of the National strategic plan to reduce new infections with offices in Gauteng, North West, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Western Cape.The Muslim AIDS Programme has established a number of awareness programmes, community development and empowerment programmes which are delivered to the communities through the help of Provincial Programme managers, care workers and volunteers.Colours of Hope donated R500.00 to The Muslim Aids Programme (MAP) via the South African National Muslim Women's Forum (SANMWF) on 17 August 2017. We hope to donate in future to this noble project.


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Donation to Gaza Medical RehabilitationDate / Duration : July to August 2017TOTAL FUNDS: 28,679.25 ZAR to Al Imdaad Foundation27,100.00 ZAR- Zakaah1,579.25 ZAR- Lillaah

The Al-Imdaad Foundation has been working in Palestine since its inception in 2003 and has made tremendous and significant strides in rehabilitating the over-burdened health sector in Gaza. Al Imdaad runs a medical rehabilitation programme for poor Palestinians, needing specialised treatments that at times, are not available in the country. The Al-Imdaad Foundation covers the expense of these specialised treatments, which have been undertaken in other regional centres.

The donation towards the Al Imdaad Gaza Medical Rehabilitation project was made on 30 August 2017. Colours of Hope hopes to continue to be a part of sustainable health care not just in Gaza but wherever it is needed all over the world.


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Project Kids CanDate / Duration : 24 July 2017 to 21 September 2017

Yemen and Somalia have the highest malnutrition rates in the world. Over 300 000 children alone are starving in Yemen. Continuous war have left these countries in a deteriorating condition of starvation and destitution.

Colours of Hope, joined by H4U, a support group in Gauteng, wishes to assist Gift of the Givers in sending canned food items to Yemen and Somalia thereby launching #ProjectKidsCan. This project urges schools, and learners to partake in an effortless way to help alleviate hunger in these starving countries. Parents and teachers alike, encourage children to show empathy for humanity by simply donating a can or two. Cash may also be donated. Your cans CAN make a difference!

To date, over thirty schools and learning institutes in Gauteng have been invited to partake in this project. More than ten have submitted their donations already. The cut off date for this project is 21 September 2017. As this project is currently running, progress on this will be updated in the next report God willing.


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CONCLUSIONThis Colours of Hope report is a true report on projects between the period of August 2016 to 16 September 2017. Colours of Hope was registered with the CIPC in September 2016. This was midway through the Baby Run/Project in 2016. We aim to do more humanitarian works in the coming year God willing but we cannot do this without the volunteers and donors.

ThanksColours of Hope would like to thank every donor, volunteer, student or businessman. The list would indeed be long to name each and every one. To the donors we would like to say, It is great to be a part of humanity at work in a world where all we seem to find is humanity failing. Your reward is with the Almighty Most High. We could not complete our projects without your support and involvement. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has” - Margaret Mead.

We would like to give a thank the following donors:Amka Products, Brother Sadeka Mohamed, Fashion World, Helping Hands Loving Hearts NPC, MSA Tygerberg and Stellenbosch, Sedgars Sport, The Douw Steyn Family Trust, theimagehouse design studio, The Two Lights Foundation, Vaal Muslim Womens Forum, Sister Farahnaaz Suliman, Sister Shaeda Jhazbhay, Sister Zulaikha Khota


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What you can do We are looking for dedicated volunteers and sincere donors. If you would like to be a part of turning hope into reality for many, let us know. Be it volunteering or raising funds or motivating us… Come join us. With clean intention, hard work, prayer and unity, anything is possible.

You can reach us atWebsite: www.coloursofhope.org.za | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: facebook.com/ColoursOfHopeZA

Twitter: @ColoursOfHopeZA | Instagram: coloursofhope.za | Whatsapp or call: +27 79 498 3479


Banking Details:Colours of Hope | First National Bank | Acc no: 62677973101 | Acc type: Cheque

| Branch code: 270324 | Universal code (for eft): 250655

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Turning Hope Into Reality · BRIEF HISTORY Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat had done small charities before on its own, mainly sending Qurans to poor areas in India like Kerala (Aug 2010),