Director: Noelia
Noelia is currently serving as Be Hope4Africa’s director since 2018 when our founder Ruth Israel. Noe is from Chile and although she loves her country, her heart was always Africa-bound. In 2014, while here on a short-term volunteer trip, she knew that Johannesburg, South Africa was the place God was calling to and relocated soon afterwards.
In 2015, Noelia joined the BH4A team in 2015 and has been with us ever since. Noelia is a qualified English Teacher and leads English classes in a variety of inner-city communities. She is committed to empowering people through teaching and discipleship and has been a valuable addition to the BH4A team.
Volunteer: Caitlin
Born and raised in Minnesota, Caitlin first came to South Africa in 2017 to teach English. She now lives in Johannesburg with her husband Daniel and son Peter as a part of an intentional christian community.
She previously led a children’s ministry at a local church. Through mutual friends, God led Caitlin to join the BH4A team as an answer to many prayers. She has a heart for kids and for this city. Her vision is for Johannesburg to become a community of joy, hope, and wholeness where families are thriving and children are celebrated.
Founder: Ruth
Ruth was born in Wales and lived in South Africa from 2004-2018. She moved to South Africa as a missionary to get involved in community development.
In 2013, she founded Be Hope4Africa as a means of serving people practically through various volunteer opportunities and inviting others to play a role in creating change and bringing hope. In 2018, Ruth felt called back to Wales and has since handed over the leadership of Be Hope4Africa.