Little Eden Society mentally handicapped child
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A registered non-profit organisation [NPO 001-827], LITTLE EDEN was founded 40 years ago by Domitilla and Danny Hyams, with the aim of providing mentally handicapped children with a peaceful, loving, permanent home.

Today LITTLE EDEN comprises two facilities – the original Edenvale Home and the Elvira Rota Village, a 43ha farm in Bapsfontein – which together are ‘home’ to 290 children and adults with profound mental handicap. [More]


LITTLE EDEN is fortunate to have Melanie Lowe as
our official ambassador. Melanie often visits the children and is always willing to help with fundraising activities. [click here for Melanie Lowe's message]

One of the songs on her album, ‘If I could’, was written specially for LITTLE EDEN and all the royalties from this track will go towards caring for our children.

The lyrics are written from the handicapped child’s view, asking to be noticed and loved. [Click here to read lyrics]

Who would have thought we'd ever see little Shaun like this ... on his feet, taking his first wobbly step ... his face alive with the joy and excitement of it all!

When he came to us as a baby, severely affected by foetal alcohol syndrome, Shaun didn’t respond to anyone. He simply lay on the exercise mat, a heartbreaking blankness in his big brown eyes.

This triumph of faith, spirit and determination over unbelievable odds is what you help make possible with every contribution you make!

Because it tells a disabled child that you have faith in him. And faith is what you need to try, and keep on trying, until belief becomes reality.

Please click the box below to give another child the faith to believe in miracles. Thank you!


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Grateful thanks to our sponsors:

semarch

national lottery

LITTLE EDEN is also supported by the Department of Health

Winter Wonderland Ball
Book now for this fabulous fundraiser at Emperor's Palace on Saturday 17 May.

Tickets are R450 per person [or R4 500 for a table of ten] and include a 3-course meal, dancing and entertainment with Master of Ceremonies, Michael de Pinna.

Buy tickets online now.


Win this fabulous diamond and sapphire ring, valued at
R20 000, in our prize draw

Only 1000 tickets available at R100 each. [National Lottery Board registration no: 00109/2].
Buy your ticket/s online now.



Recycling champs!

Since December 1995, LITTLE EDEN has collected more than 555 tons for recycling ... [more]


Family matters

Children who remain close to their natural families have an extra sparkle in their eyes [More]


 

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