Pillar 01
Safe Accommodation
A secure, stable home where children can finally feel protected and loved.
The Will of God · Ratzon Adonai
Giving hope.
Restoring lives.
Building futures.
We transform the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children — a safe home, a full plate, an open book, and the love every child was born to know.
100%
Of donations to children
365
Days of care a year
6
Pillars of holistic care
1
Promise — love as family
01 — Our Mission
Restoring hope to children the world overlooked.
Guided by faith and compassion, we believe every child deserves love, protection, education, and the opportunity to reach their full potential.
01
Safe & loving shelter
A place of refuge where children feel protected, settled and seen.
02
Nutritious meals & daily care
Three meals, warm clothes, and the rhythms of a real home.
03
Quality education
Uniforms, books, school fees and the support to thrive academically.
04
Emotional & spiritual support
Counseling, mentorship, and faith-formed resilience.
05
Personal growth
Life skills, leadership and the discipline of becoming.
02 — What We Do
Holistic care for every part of a child's becoming.
We serve children who have known neglect, abuse, abandonment and extreme poverty — meeting them with shelter, schooling and a future.
Pillar 02
Education Support
Regular school attendance, uniforms, books, and the academic support to succeed.
Pillar 03
Emotional Healing
Counseling, mentorship and role models that help children rebuild self-worth.
Pillar 04
Spiritual Development
Faith-based values that grow hope, integrity, resilience and purpose.
Pillar 05
Life Skills & Mentorship
Practical skills, discipline and confidence — preparation for adulthood.
03 — Our Vision
A world where every child — regardless of background — has the opportunity to live in safety, pursue education, and build a brighter future.
To raise a generation of empowered young people who will lead, serve and change the communities that once forgot them.
04 — From the Founder
Renee Matomana
Founder & Director
“
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Renee Matomana is the Founder of Ratzon Adonai Children's Foundation, a faith-inspired nonprofit dedicated to restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity to vulnerable and underprivileged children.
From an early age, she was deeply moved by the challenges faced by those living in difficult circumstances. Her joy was rooted in caring, sharing, and extending kindness — whether through food, clothing, or a simple act of compassion. These early experiences cultivated a lifelong passion for serving others.
The name Ratzon Adonai, meaning "The Will of God" in Hebrew, reflects the heart and vision of the foundation. For Renee, it represents her desire to serve according to God's purpose by caring for children who have experienced hardship and helping them build brighter futures.
Ratzon Adonai exists to do more than meet immediate needs. Its vision is to nurture children in a safe, loving environment where they can develop strong values, receive encouragement, access opportunities, and acquire life skills that prepare them to become confident, responsible adults and future leaders in their communities.
"I believe that when children are nurtured with love, stability, guidance, and hope, they are empowered to overcome adversity, realise their God-given potential, and create a lasting legacy for future generations."
Through Ratzon Adonai Children's Foundation, Renee remains committed to building a future where every child has the opportunity not only to survive, but to flourish, lead, and inspire others.
05 — Why We Exist
When a child is given the right support, they rise.
Many children face circumstances that rob them of their childhood and their future. We step in to become a source of love, stability and hope — a family for those who have never known one.
"We are committed to loving every child as family, nurturing their dreams, and empowering them to become everything God created them to be."
— Our Promise
Moments
Childhood, given back.
Every smile, every climb, every swing — small victories that say a child is safe, seen, and finally free to just be a child.
Joy
Confidence, found.
Play
Play is healing.
Growth
Always climbing higher.
06 — How You Can Help
Your support can change a child's life.
Become part of a mission to restore hope. Every contribution becomes food, shelter, schooling, healing — and a future filled with hope.
Friend
R250
Provides nutritious meals and clothing essentials for one child.
Most loved
Sponsor
R750
Covers school fees, uniform, books and learning materials.
Guardian
R2,000
Full holistic care — shelter, food, education and counseling.
Food & clothing
School fees & resources
Safe housing
Counseling & mentorship
Medical care
Volunteering
Corporate partnership
A future of hope