{"id":22790,"date":"2026-03-31T12:53:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectcargoglobal.com\/?p=22790"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:53:17","slug":"rhenus-supports-the-lighthouse-baby-shelter-childrens-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectcargoglobal.com\/?p=22790","title":{"rendered":"Rhenus supports The Lighthouse Baby Shelter & Children\u2019s Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Demonstrating its commitment to meaningful and sustainable community upliftment, Rhenus has donated a substantial collection of children\u2019s clothing to The Lighthouse Baby Shelter & Children\u2019s Home in Johannesburg. <\/strong><\/p>\n

This initiative directly supports the organisation\u2019s vital work in caring for vulnerable children and families in need.<\/p>\n

The Lighthouse Baby Shelter currently provides a safe and nurturing home for 13 children, and operates an outreach programme in Zandspruit, where it supports a local cr\u00e8che with food and clothing. Additionally, the shelter assists eight mothers and their children with ongoing support including clothing, food, and other essentials.<\/p>\n

Rhenus chose to support The Lighthouse Baby Shelter because of its unwavering dedication to protecting, stabilising, and empowering young lives across the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Rhenus, we believe in leadership that goes beyond the workplace and into the communities where we live and operate. Supporting The Lighthouse Baby Shelter is a reflection of our commitment to creating dignity, safety, and opportunity for vulnerable children and families. We are especially proud of the strong participation from our teams, and of the women within Rhenus who continue to uplift one another and amplify voices that need to be heard. Together, we can create meaningful and lasting impact,\u201d said Praveshnee Basdeo, Regional Human Resources Director Africa \/ Middle East at Rhenus.<\/p>\n

Employees across teams came together with purpose and generosity. A group of 12 volunteers represented the wider Rhenus workforce by coordinating, preparing, and delivering the donations directly to the Johannesburg home.<\/p>\n

The contributions consisted primarily of previously owned children\u2019s clothing suitable for ages 0 to 17, addressing some of the shelter\u2019s immediate needs. While the donations were not weighed, the significant volume reflects the compassion and community spirit of the Rhenus team in South Africa.<\/p>\n

This initiative also stands for a powerful wider message: women supporting women, amplifying each other\u2019s voices, and creating positive change within and beyond the workplace. It reinforces the belief that even the smallest acts of kindness can create a lasting and transformative impact.<\/p>\n

As with many non-profit organisations in South Africa, The Lighthouse Baby Shelter relies on the continued support of donors and partners to fund its monthly operational requirements, which average between R135,000 and R140,000.<\/p>\n

Founder & Director of The Lighthouse Baby Shelter & Children\u2019s Home Eleanor Dustan shared insight into the shelter\u2019s realities: \u201cWe continuously receive children in need of immediate protection, and our resources are often stretched. With rising costs, our most urgent need is financial support to ensure continuity in the care we provide. Partnerships like the one with Rhenus greatly strengthen our ability to meet the needs of the children and families we serve, and ongoing contributions help us remain sustainable. These children are the future, and it is our responsibility to protect and nurture them.\u201d<\/p>\n

The donations are expected to help meet the shelter\u2019s immediate needs by offering comfort, dignity, and practical support to the children and caregivers. In the coming months, this contribution will help ease resource constraints and support a more stable, nurturing environment for the young residents in Johannesburg. <\/p>\n

 
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