Place of Joy

POJ was the first center to be established with Naledi's involvement. It was initiated, and built in Maun by local members of the Women’s Ministries Department, Botswana Union Mission. They raised funds (through various means like selling their personal cattle), submitted proposals and received funding from government authorities to construct the center. The first stage which consisted of 2 classrooms, administration rooms and a hall was built in 2007 and care for vulnerable children started full time later that year. Later, Naledi and Naledi's friends (an Australian volunteer team called Empowered) built two more classrooms and a toilet block, which was completed later in 2011. Today, over 60 children receive early childhood care and support.

Like the other centers, the objects of Place of Hope are:

To assess the needs of vulnerable children from ages 2 to 18.
To provide skills training
To provide pre-school education
To provide recreational services to the children to reduce the risk of them roaming the streets
To provide a conducive environment for in-school vulnerable children and to do homework after school
Provide a reading place including materials for them, especially books and literature on character building and other education subjects
To provide meals on a daily basis and clothing and toiletries as needed to vulnerable children
To provide a counselling services for vulnerable children
To serve as a link between the children, guardians, Social welfare and community organization providing support to HIV/AIDS affected groups
To provide information, educational and spiritual support to the orphans and their guardians