Little Eden Society mentally handicapped child
handicapped

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]

Born prematurely, weighing less than a packet of sugar, severely affected by cerebral palsy and abandoned by her mother ....

With the cards stacked so high against you at birth, what chance of happiness do you have?

One look at Sonto's joyful face in the picture above says it all!

Inside that tiny damaged body was one huge, brave spirit that not only kept her alive, but keeps her trying – over and over again – to learn to crawl, sit, speak and push herself in her new wheelchair. And with everything she does, the sheer joy of being alive shines through.

Share the joy, by giving a child like Sonto your support. Click the button below to make your gift online now. Thank you!


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Grateful thanks to our sponsors:

semarch

national lottery

LITTLE EDEN is also supported by the Department of Health

Founder of Little Eden receives prestigious Papal Award
On Friday 30 May, Mrs Domitilla Rota Hyams, the founder of Little Eden, was presented with the Bene Merenti (a well-deserving person) Medal by Archbishop Buti Tlhagale.[more]


Little Eden joins My School initiative
Get your card now and support our children every time you shop at Wooworths, Engen, Spur and many other retailers! [more]


  • Good second-hand clothing
  • Toys & books
  • Crockery & cutlery
  • Small electric appliances
  • Old furniture
  • Curtains & linen

Why not have a clear out and bring all your unwanted items to us? Call Dot on 011 609 7246 to arrange delivery or collection.


Meet the latest additions to our family
Big brown eyes and the cutest smile – it didn’t take long for Thapelo to find a way into our hearts! [more...]

 

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