A real family

Many of our children have been abandoned by their biological families. But the ‘family’ they belong to here has ties as strong as any blood ties.
- 8 March 2013
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Mr Les Middleton passed away last week at the age of 77.
- 27 January 2013
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Co-founder of LITTLE EDEN passes away

Danny Hyams passed away on Friday 28 December 2012 at the age of 91 years.
- 7 February 2013
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Made with time and trouble - two precious and rare ingredients

Our residents enjoy the satisfaction of doing something well.
- 15 January 2013
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Goodies Galore!

A huge thank you to Emperors Palace - which has been providing fabulous eats at our functions for over nine years.
- 15 January 2013
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Earn your wings

Adopt one of our angels today.
- 15 January 2013
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Welcome to the latest additions to our family

We recently added one girl, two boys and a horse to the LITTLE EDEN family!
- 15 January 2013
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These shoes were made for walking

Thanks to hundreds of pairs of happy feet who brought their owners to participate in our fun walk.
- 15 January 2013
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Onlus to build on founder’s legacy

The Associazione Domitilla Rota Hyams Onlus has been established in Italy
- 15 January 2013
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Visitors always welcome at LITTLE EDEN

Join those who come as visitors and leave as friends
- 15 January 2013
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A Magical Christmas - thanks to YOU

A huge thank you to our many wonderful supporters for helping to make Christmas special for the children.
- 15 January 2013
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LITTLE EDEN Foundation established

A new legal entity has been set up with the aim of protecting assets and securing funding.
- 15 January 2013
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Children with profound intellectual disability an inspiration

Although he stayed with us for only three days, 17-year old volunteer, Jason Wicks, found the experience moving.
- 11 November 2012
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LITTLE EDEN wins ACCA South Africa Awards

At the recent ACCA Awards, our annual report was voted Best Newcomer and Runner-up in the NGO/SME category.
- 24 October 2012
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Edenvale Home Named

Our Edenvale Home has been named in honour of founders Domitilla and Danny Hyams.
- 25 October 2012
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Win a Vespa Scooter valued at R60 000

R200 buys you a ticket in this lucky draw, with prizes worth a total of R130 000.
- 20 September 2012
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Children enjoy happy deeds on The Third Day

Our children were the beneficiaries of the new Happy Ethan initiative.
- 6 August 2012
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LITTLE EDEN cocktail benefit hosted by UKTI Trade Commissioner

In celebration of Mandela Day, the UK Trade Commissioner, Mr Andrew Henderson, hosted a cocktail benefit in aid of LITTLE EDEN.
- 6 April 2013
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LITTLE EDEN mourns loss of physiotherapist, Vanneau Kongolo

For the past three and a half years, Vanneau has been a key member of the team caring for our children. Sadly, he passed away on 3 June.
- 18 June 2012
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Visitors often express admiration for our dedication staff and openly admit that they would find the work difficult.
- 22 May 2012
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Pule is coming on in leaps and bounds ... literally!
- 22 May 2012
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Now its even easier to donate all your unwanted clothes, linen, kitchenware, books, etc to LITTLE EDEN - just pick up one of these large, sturdy bags ...
- 22 May 2012
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Long-standing resident, Ahmed, has taken to life on the farm like the proverbial duck to water!
- 22 May 2012
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The wetlands at Elvira Rota Village are alive with bird and insect song ...
- 22 May 2012
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Thanks to support from people like you, weve been able to open our home and our hearts to eight new children.
- 22 May 2012
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Fritz van Eeden reflects on the life of his brother, Delon, who came to us as a 3-year old in 1976
- 22 May 2012
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No to racism

LITTLE EDEN distances itself from racist comments made by Jessica Leandra dos Santos
- 7 May 2012
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Children of LITTLE EDEN perform at Mental Health Summit

What an honour it was for our children to be invited to present a 30 minute musical item!
- 23 April 2012
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ERV Concert song celebrates core value

‘Respect’ is one of the core values at LITTLE EDEN and is evident in the way we treat one another.
- 10 April 2012
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The boys are back!

With both Owami and Xolane away in hospital, it was strangely quiet at LITTLE EDEN ...
- 10 April 2012
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Everyone is special

Since LITTLE EDEN opened its doors in 1967, over 900 children have been cared for here. We remember each and every one of them.
- 10 January 2012
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Rest in peace, dearest Oupa: you will be sadly missed

Music therapist, Karen de Kock had a special bond with Oupa and attended his funeral in Hammanskraal towards the end of last year.
- 10 January 2012
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Home is where the heart is

Sister Tessa found it hard to be so far from home when her mother fell ill last year
- 10 January 2012
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Caring means preparing

You can’t be too careful - especially in today’s world
- 10 January 2012
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Peggy Sue Khumalo raises funds for LITTLE EDEN

A huge thank you to this glamorous former Miss South Africa, who recently ran the Soweto Marathon for our children.
- 24 November 2011
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Elvira Rota Village Concert a great success

Thoughtful, special and extremely moving – that’s the Christmas Concerts at LITTLE EDEN
- 20 November 2011
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Late Founder of LITTLE EDEN receives Posthumus Award from the Hamlet Foundation

Domitilla’s husband of 63 years, Danny, accepted the Award on her behalf at a ceremony on 27 October, 2011
- 4 November 2011
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Year end staff function

Christmas came early to LITTLE EDEN ...
- 2 November 2011
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You make LITTLE EDEN special

We thank our family of supporters - be they volunteers, donors or sponsors
- 21 October 2011
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Happy Feet Zoo Walk a huge hit!

Despite the chilly weather‚ over 800 walkers turned up for our first fundraising walk.
- 12 October 2011
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Having a clear out?

If youre having a good Spring clean, we would so appreciate your second hand items in reasonable condition!
- 29 September 2011
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London Calls

Our Spring Day Celebration was made extra special by a visit from the Lady Mayoress of London
- 6 September 2011
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Get inspired by Mandela Day

Why not use this opportunity to make friends with someone with intellectual disability?
- 14 July 2011
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Making music

A group of wheelchair bound residents - most of whom have Cerebral Palsy – belong to a Vocal Ensemble at Elvira Rota Village
- 2 June 2011
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Second hand shops get a revamp

Be sure to pop into our new-look shop in Edenvale
- 2 June 2011
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Tribute to the late Domitilla Rota Hyams: a life worth celebrating

We celebrate Domitilla’s life and her lasting legacy to the children she called her ‘special angels’.
- 2 June 2011
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Having fun ... making progress

In between therapy - our children find time for plenty of fun
- 2 June 2011
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Danny Hyams celebrates 90th birthday

The co-founder of LITTLE EDEN celebrated his 90th birthday on Wednesday 1 June 2011 with a party at the Edenvale Home.
- 3 June 2011
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Peech Hotel supports LITTLE EDEN

A huge thank you to the Peech Hotel which is amazing in supporting us and our staff
- 13 May 2011
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Watch out for us on TV!

A team from the Dis-Chem Foundation and Primedia visited LITTLE EDEN recently to film the children for their Random Acts of Kindness initiative.
- 11 May 2011
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LITTLE EDEN is Pro-Life

With Sanctity of Life as one of our core values LITTLE EDEN supports the Pro Life movement
- 12 April 2011
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Sports Day at LITTLE EDEN

Our annual sports day took place on 24 March
- 12 April 2011
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What is for dinner?

How about a bunch of tasty vegetables grown by the residents of Elvira Rota Village!
- 12 April 2011
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German volunteers spend time at LITTLE EDEN

Lisa and Judith have learnt a lot from their time with the children at Elvira Rota Village
- 12 April 2011
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First Holy Communion

Nine LITTLE EDEN residents received their first Holy Communion on 25 March
- 12 April 2011
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Founder of LITTLE EDEN laid to rest

the Requiem Mass and burial of Domitilla Rota Hyams took place on 31 January 2011.
- 22 February 2011
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Founder of LITTLE EDEN dies at age 92

Cav. Domitilla Rota Hyams - founder of LITTLE EDEN and wife of Danny Hyams – sadly passed away on Tuesday 18 January
- 18 February 2011
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Knitting yarns

It all started when Daniella saw Mrs Venter knitting and asked if she could learn how to do it too ...
- 11 January 2011
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Sisters settle in

Three nuns from the Sisters of the Imitation of Christ (SIC) in India are enjoying their time at Elvira Rota Village
- 11 January 2011
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Oh I wish it could be Christmas every day

Last years concerts were a joyous and colourful delight for participants and audiences alike
- 11 January 2011
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Mamba Drive collects goodies for LITTLE EDEN

Over the past 16 years this Edenvale event has become a firm favourite
- 10 December 2010
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Thank you to Redhill School

Send in the clowns!

These clowns visit from the Netherlands every year - just to make children smile
- 15 January 2011
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Italian visitors impressed by the Elvira Rota Village

The visitors came to see the work that is being done by an Italian in the community
- 15 November 2010
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LITTLE EDEN staff member awarded Paul Harris Fellow recognition from Rotary

Peter Rohrbeck our Manager of Facilities was honoured by the Edenvale Rotary Club recently
- 9 November 2010
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Support from Europe

During a recent trip to Italy and Germany our CEO - Lucy Slaviero - received donations from two generous groups.
- 5 October 2010
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PAWS for People bring doggy friends for the children

Welcome to our new resident

Simba the Lion visits LITTLE EDEN

Up and away!

There was great excitement at Elvira Rota Village when a helicopter arrived ...
- 20 August 2010
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Over 1000 tons of paper recycled

LITTLE EDEN is committed to protecting our natural environment - join us!
- 19 July 2010
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Little Pule learns to walk

There was great excitement at LITTLE EDEN recently when Pule – encouraged by his therapist Vanneau – took his first wobbly steps.
- 9 June 2010
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Lots to crow about!

Not only do we have a beautiful new Chapel with enough space for the entire LITTLE EDEN family to gather together for mass ...
- 6 June 2010
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Caring makes the difference

What gives a child who cannot walk talk or even sit up by himself the will to keep clinging to life?
- 9 June 2010
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Hoping for a small miracle

Few people realise that Xolani has a great deal of difficulty walking
- 6 June 2010
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Magical Moments

It happened during one of our weekly music sessions
- 5 June 2010
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A chapter closes

When Stephinah passed away recently - after 25 years at LITTLE EDEN - it marked the end of a special chapter in our history
- 5 June 2010
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Lovely to meet you!

Busloads of Honours Accounting students from the University of Johannesburg arrived at our Edenvale Home
- 9 June 2010
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All the fun of the fair

Thanks to all those who braved the muddy field and helped make our fete a huge success.
- 26 March 2010
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Dedication of the new Holy Family Chapel at Elvira Rota Village

Sunday 31 January 2010 was and will forever remain a day of great importance to LITTLE EDEN
- 26 March 2010
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Thanks for making Christmas special

All of the 300 children and adults at LITTLE EDEN received a brightly wrapped gift hand delivered by Father Christmas
- 6 January 2010
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Our very own Idol

When Paul arrived in his wheelchair to sing the finale at the Edenvale Christmas concert an unexpected star was born!
- 6 January 2010
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Dream comes true

Seeing the new Holy Family Chapel at Elvira Rota Village taking shape has been like seeing a dream coming to life
- 6 January 2010
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Most difficult decision a parent can make

Imagine the heartbreak of a mother who has to place not just one but all three of her children in a special home
- 6 January 2010
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Taking time to listen and learn

Working with special children requires enormous patience and a willingness to ‘listen’ for hidden messages that cannot be verbally expressed
- 6 January 2010
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New faces at LITTLE EDEN

Meet Xolani and Bo - both 5 - who have recently joined our family
- 6 January 2010
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Residents live by our values

When Elvira Rota Village resident Daniella failed to win the prize in a recent raffle she was most upset and wanted to know why
- 6 January 2010
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Christmas Concerts a hit with children and audience alike

It doesnt matter if you dont know the words ... sing out of tune ... or bang the drum at the wrong moment - as long as you have fun!
- 11 December 2009
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Isnt she precious?

Meet Keketso the latest addition to the Little Eden family...
- 15 September 2009
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We care for life

When we welcomed baby Keketso into our home last month we made a commitment to care for her for the rest of her life ...
- 15 September 2009
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One more angel in heaven

Everyone at Little Eden was shocked and saddened by the death of Malik on Saturday 9 August...
- 15 September 2009
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Young volunteers bring and receive joy

Isnt it amazing to find young foreigners voluntarily giving up their time to help others...
- 15 September 2009
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Godfreys birthday!

A birthday celebration for Godfrey...
- 14 September 2009
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A tale of fountains ... lambs and gardens!

With so much going on at Elvira Rota Village we hardly know where to start
- 14 September 2009
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Second hand clothing and other items urgently needed

Please dig out all your unwanted items and bring them to LITTLE EDEN
- 10 July 2009
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Giovanna raises over R25 000 for Little Eden

London Marathon runner Giovanna Altini exceeded her fundraising target
- 10 July 2009
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Caring for the Carers

LITTLE EDEN staff need patience and a very special love to carry on giving of themselves every day. Now we are giving them something back ....
- 17 May 2009
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Little Eden Values

Wednesday 6 May 2009 saw the official launch of the values that have guided our staff over the past 42 years.
- 17 May 2009
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Days of our Lives

Daily life in our homes is filled with love and a special presence ...
- 17 May 2009
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Adopt an Angel - I did!

Nicole Locher explains why she made the decision to sponsor a disabled child at LITTLE EDEN
- 10 July 2009
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