Physical Health South Africa Project #48206

Saving Lives @Rahima Moosa Mother & Child Hospital

by Footprints 4 Sam Trust

Project Report | Jun 26, 2026
Completed upgrades for the KMC Ward at RMMCH!

By Jo Giles | Head Angel

It feels like yesterday that we shared our plans to upgrade the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Ward at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital. Today, we are delighted to report that these improvements are complete, and thanks to your continued support, this special space is continuing to provide comfort, dignity and care to some of the hospital's most vulnerable patients and their mothers.

April is always a meaningful month for Footprints 4 Sam as we celebrate Sam's birthday and reflect on the legacy that continues to inspire our work. It felt especially fitting to mark this occasion by completing a project that supports mothers and tiny newborns during one of the most challenging and important periods of their lives.

To celebrate the completion of the upgrades, we welcomed donors, special guests and members of the media to visit the ward. During the event, Sister Rendani and Dr Joy Fredericks shared powerful insights into the critical role the KMC Ward plays in helping premature and vulnerable babies thrive. Guests were able to see first-hand how these improvements are benefiting both families and healthcare workers, while our team also spent time with the mothers in the ward, distributing essential items to support them during their stay.

The ward, which was originally upgraded by Footprints 4 Sam five years ago, has now received several important enhancements. Secure lockers have been installed to provide mothers with privacy and a safe place to store their belongings, while the kitchen has been upgraded to create a practical and welcoming space for mothers who may spend weeks or even months caring for their babies. Staff areas have been improved to support more efficient administration, and the bathrooms have been refreshed to ensure the ward remains clean, functional and comfortable for everyone who uses it.

These improvements may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference to families facing long hospital stays. They also reflect our belief that healing environments matter. When mothers feel supported, cared for and comfortable, they are better able to focus on what matters most, caring for their babies.

In addition to these upgrades, Footprints 4 Sam continues to fund 24/7 WiFi access in the ward, helping mothers stay connected to their loved ones, continue their studies, access information and find moments of comfort during long days and nights with their little ones.

As always, we are incredibly grateful for your support. Together, we are creating spaces that bring dignity, hope and healing to families when they need it most.

Until next time,

Jo and the Footprints 4 Sam Team

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Mar 4, 2026
Exiting plans and upgrades of the KMC Ward!

By Jo Giles | Head Angel

We can’t believe that we are already in March, the year feels like it’s really only just begun! Before we share an exciting update on a project we are planning, we wanted to pause and reflect on the meaningful impact Footprints 4 Sam made toward the end of 2025. Thanks to your support, we are able to continue transforming public healthcare spaces into environments of dignity, comfort and care for children, families and the healthcare workers who support them every day.

Through our Beautiful Memories initiative, which includes transforming paediatric wards and other key hospital areas, we completed several projects that we are incredibly proud of:

At the Paediatric Outpatient Department at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital (RMMCH) we installed new signage and unveiled a beautiful wall mural, helping to create a more welcoming and comforting environment for young patients and their families.
At Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, we completed a dedicated bereavement and counselling room - a calm, private space offering dignity and support to families experiencing loss, as well as a place of respite for staff.
We installed new curtains in Ward 1 for the 0–6 month babies, creating a more peaceful and comforting space for mothers who spend long hours at their babies’ bedsides.
We also refreshed and revitalised the breastfeeding room in the NICU at RMMCH offering moms a calm, supportive and private space during an incredibly vulnerable time.

Now, we are very excited to share progress on an ongoing project that is close to our hearts, the continued renovation of the Kangaroo Ward at RMMCH. We were part of the original team that created this vital ward for mothers and their tiny newborns, and now, we are further enhancing the space to improve comfort, functionality and quality of care. Our focus is on key areas that directly impact the wellbeing of both mums and the dedicated healthcare workers who care for them.

The current upgrades include modernising the kitchen areas to provide mothers with improved facilities for meal preparation and nutrition, and we are also revamping the nurses’ area to ensure staff have a comfortable environment. In addition, new individual bedside storage units are being installed for mothers, offering greater convenience and privacy during their stay.

These renovations are rooted in the importance of Kangaroo Care - a practice that promotes bonding and improves health outcomes for premature and low-birth-weight babies through skin-to-skin contact. By creating a nurturing and functional space, we support mothers in delivering this essential care, while also providing staff with the facilities they need to sustain their invaluable work.

We are so grateful to have you walking this journey with us and can’t wait to share the beautiful new spaces with you!

Until next time,

Jo and the Footprints 4 Sam Team

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Nov 4, 2025
Transforming Spaces to add Love, Dignity and Hope

By Jo Giles | Head Angel

At Footprints 4 Sam, we believe that dignity, compassion and kindness are essential components in the healing journey of every child and family. Through our Beautiful Memories Initiative, we strive to make things a little brighter by transforming hospital wards and rooms in state hospitals into beautiful, nurturing spaces that promote holistic healing and hope.

We are very proud to tell you that over the years we have proudly refurbished and renewed over 12 key spaces at Rahima Moosa Mother & Child Hospital (RMMCH)! Each one has been carefully thought out and designed to uplift the spirits of our young beneficiaries, their families and the healthcare professionals who care for them.

Over the past few months, our team, including our amazing interior decorator, Natalie Gibb, who gives so generously of her time, has been hard at work breathing new life into several important areas across the hospital:

NICU Breastfeeding Room:

We recently gave the breastfeeding room in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit a gentle makeover - recovering couches, replacing blinds and adding beautiful décor touches. This warm, inviting space now offers comfort and calm for mothers as they nurture and feed their little ones.

Kangaroo Mother Care Ward:

The couches in this special ward (which we originally helped outfit a few years ago) received a much-needed refresh (a sign that this space, that we originally outfitted a few years ago, has been a haven for hundreds of moms and preemie babies). We have some other plans in the pipeline that will also make a significant difference to the KMC Ward so watch this space for more info!

Ward 1 Curtains and Windows:

We are currently in the process of installing new curtains and frosted windows in Ward One. The Ward was recently repainted, and the old curtains had grown a little worn. The new additions will not only brighten the environment but will also bring a sense of comfort and privacy to the little patients and their moms, who sit by their little one’s cots day in and day out. We are certain the fresh new look will also lift the spirits of the dedicated nursing sisters who serve with such love every day.

None of this would be possible without the kindness and generosity of our GlobalGiving community! Thank you for walking alongside us in creating footprints of love, kindness and dignity. Your ongoing support helps us to transform spaces making the journey for children, their families and the healthcare professionals a little lighter, a little brighter and filled with hope.

We will keep you updated on our beautiful spaces!

Until next time

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See our updated couches in the KMC Ward here!

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