Hope Trust is a project focused on uplifting communities in the Sweetwaters valley through welfare including; coaching soccer and netball, development and training. They were recently voted as the recipient of the annual Hilton Cares donation. This is made possible by Hilton Covered, an upmarket resource showcasing Hilton business.
'Eighteen months ago a Hope Trust staff member started a soccer group comprising bored mischievous youngsters. The team was accepted into the local soccer league. At the end of the season they came second. One young man told us that at home he had to be like a parent, but at the soccer practices he has friends and feels he belongs.' said David A'Bear.
The R10,000.00 donation will support the soccer team, Abafana Bestyle in 2015 in terms of travel, kit and match fees. The team has been accepted into the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan League for 2015.