Children are our greatest treasure, they are our future

Babies are the embodiment of hope. By saving them, we're not just changing lives; we're shaping a future filled with compassion and promise.

Why the need

abandonment.

An estimated 40 000 babies are abandoned every year in South Africa and we only save about 3000 of these.

Underfunded.

The government facilities to support these babies are very poorly resourced and oversubscribed.

Family-centric.

We believe every child deserves a family that loves them and this is especially important in the formative years.

The Team

Gary
co-founder and director of the Upper Highway Baby Home. “My passion and purpose in life is protecting the vulnerable and I have found my calling in what I do at the Upper Highway Baby Home.”

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Kerry
co-founder of the Upper Highway Baby home. Kerry is mom to all at the home. “The fact the babies born to other women call me mommy is a tragedy and privilege that is never lost on me.”

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Becky
Big sister to the little ones and always keeping an eye out for them, Becky knows each baby so well. “Being a big sister to these babies is one of my greatest honours.”

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Thobile
Thobi is the director of the Saving Futures Programme. “Hey, meet me, Thobile the baby whisperer. My satisfaction comes from babies happy little faces.”

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Precious
Presh is our head carer who helps keeps things running smoothly and the babies happy. Hi, meet Precious, the head of the baby home. I spend hours with the babies making sure they are happy and well cared for.”

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Zanele
Zanele is one of our senior day staff. ” Hi, I am Zanele who loves being around the babies. I am loud and funny, and my babies love it!”

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Goodman
Goodman is one of drivers for the baby home. ”I am very dedicated to my job and enjoy being around the babies and seeing them being well cared for. My commitment is making sure the baby home is a safe and well cared for environment.”

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Bongani
Bongani is our Saving Futures and Upper Highway Baby Home Driver. “Hi this is Bongani. I like to work with people as a team. Working closely with children is especially important to me.”

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Ola
Ola is our amazing cook. ” When I see the babies enjoying the food my day is made. My heart is filled with love for them.”

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Donations

When you donate to us, all funds go towards the purchase of consumables for the babies, salaries for the night nurses and any other needs that the babies may have.

Zapper

  • Please click the link here to access our zapper page
  • Mobile devices will open the zapper app, whilst desktop will open a link

Adopt - a - Cot

  • The overall cost per baby per month is R5,000.
  • instituting an “Adopt-a-Cot “ programme where businesses or groupings of people have the opportunity to adopt a cot for a year

Electronic Funds Transfer

  • To donate to us via an electronic funds transfer directly.
  • Name: Upper Highway Baby Home NPO. Bank: Investec Bank Limited. Branch: 100 Grayston Drive. Branch Code: 580105. Account number: 10012341982
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Pay Pal

  • Make an impact with ease through our secure PayPal link
  • Your contribution through PayPal helps us provide essential resources, medical care, and a nurturing environment.

My School Card

  • Make the Upper Highway Baby Home your beneficiary of choice.
  • Simply visit the my school card website or visit your nearest Woolworths store to sign up for your new card.

Email Us

  • Or simply email us to learn more about donations.
  • Email us at: kerry@upperhighwaybabyhome.co.za

Your time

  • Volunteer to assist us in caring for the babies
  • though a community service we can spread the word about how helping a person can make a difference in their future.

Wishlist

Our Wishlist is a comprehensive guide that outlines the items we currently need to provide the best care for our infants.



Cleaning




  • Sunlight automatic washing powder
  • Sunlight fabric softener
  • Handy Andy
  • Mildew buster
  • Jik
  • Toilet duck
  • Double ply toilet paper
  • Kitchen towel
  • Tissues
  • Sunlight dish-washing liquid
  • Dishwasher tablets
  • Milton
  • Sterile surface spray
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Air freshener
  • Medical




  • Telament drops & Gripe Water
  • Plasters & Bactroban
  • Daktarin Oral Gel & Gynodaktarin
  • Glycerine suppositories
  • Lacson
  • Eucalyptus oil & Lavender oil
  • Camphorated oil
  • Sterimar baby spray & Paediatric Iliadin
  • Paediatric Panado Syrup / Calpol
  • Teegel / teething powders
  • Bennets Colic Mixture
  • Antipoel Mixture
  • Karvol Capsules
  • Creche Gaurd
  • consumables




  • Nappies size 1-6
  • Wet wipes
  • Nappy sacks
  • Infacare 1 and 2
  • Isomil 1 and 2
  • Baby hair de-tangling spray
  • Baby body cream
  • Baby bum cream
  • Baby wash
  • Baby shampoo
  • Baby Food




  • Purity/Squish
  • Baby Cereal
  • Teething biscuits
  • Yogurt unsweetened
  • Soft fruits
  • Formula
  • Groceries




  • Sugar
  • Tea bags
  • Coffee
  • Long life milk
  • tea snacks
  • canned goods
  • juices
  • flour
  • Rice
  • Pasta
  • Fruit/Vegetables
  • Fowl
  • Red meat
  • Bottles water
  • Spices
  • Services




  • Toys
  • Spare cribs
  • Crib sheets/bedding
  • Blankets
  • Dummies
  • Clothes
  • Wash clothes
  • Bab bottles
  • Bottle Brushes
  • Baby car seats
  • Strollers
  • High chairs
  • Baby carriers/slings
  • Teething toys
  • Books for infants
  • Thermometers
  • DVDs/Educational Videos
  • Storage containers
  • Contact Us

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