Children blossom in the sunshine of exceptional care

 

LITTLE EDEN is blessed with exceptional carers and volunteers, who have the power to calm and soothe our residents when they’re not feeling their best … encourage those who are struggling to master a new skill … and bring harmony and laughter to life.

 

We are so grateful for the role played by women like Martha and Patience, who are teaching some children to write their names and count, using their fingers and colourful blocks. Every small achievement is rewarded with a smile or compliment. Above all, the children are learning to help one another.

 

Like all children, Khaya and Mwitinah can be a handful when they don’t get their own way. But Sr Merin can always calm them down by sitting with them and giving them lots of attention. When Jessica wakes up in a bad mood, Lainah knows just what to do to cheer her up. She picks up a guitar and sings Jessica’s favourite song. Sr Seena spends a lot of time with Gonste, massaging his feet and sitting and laughing with him when he is busy with his stimulation activities. Thanks to all the extra attention, Gonste is learning many new things.

 

You can’t measure the value of one-on-one interactions like these. You can only watch the children blossoming in the sunshine of the love and care they receive – and thank God for bringing such incredible women to serve at LITTLE EDEN.

 

Please help us continue to provide this special care, by making a donation to LITTLE EDEN.

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OUR HOMES

LITTLE EDEN has two residential homes, providing 24-hour care for children and adults with profound intellectual disability – Domitilla and Danny Hyams Home in Edenglen, suitable for younger and more severely disabled children, and Elvira Rota Village, a farm in Bapsfontein ideally suited to those who are more mobile, older or higher functioning.
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MEET THE CHILDREN

Dumi has a form of cerebral palsy known as severe Dystonia and is unable to move or speak. But we’ve discovered that her level of understanding is very high. During her ‘good’ moments, she is able to co-ordinate her muscles enough to speak and will answer questions appropriately, using single words. Sometimes, we may even catch her laughing at a joke!

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PLACEMENTS

LITTLE EDEN caters for people with profound intellectual disability – those who are classified as uneducable – of all races and creeds. Priority is given to those who have been abandoned or abused, or who come from severely disadvantaged backgrounds. Once accepted into the LITTLE EDEN family, they remain with us for life.

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VOLUNTEER

Students wishing to do community service at LITTLE EDEN should note that community service hours may only be accumulated during weekdays, from 08:30 to 12:30. Afternoons, weekends and public holidays are NOT available. School holidays are ideal. Please contact Nichollette Muthige on 011 609 7246 to make arrangements.

For more information about local and international volunteers, contact us at info@littleeden.org.za

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