Happy faces at LITTLE EDEN – thanks to you!

 

Despite the threat of Covid-19 hanging over everyone, Christmas still came to LITTLE EDEN, thanks to the generosity of our many wonderful supporters.

 

Father Christmas visited both homes, his sack brimming with gifts you helped provide. And the magic of the season touched every single one of our 300 children and adults with profound intellectual disability. They may not all understand the significance of the season, but they do feel joy and excitement when a brightly wrapped gift is placed in their arms.

 

But, as you know, Christmas is not just about gifts. It’s about love and family and belonging. And that’s what you also provide by contributing towards the cost of caring for our special ‘angels’.

 

We thank you sincerely for everything you do to help our children develop to their full potential, and ensure they are safe, loved and cared for every day of the year.

 

May you have a blessed 2022 – and may peace, good health, success and happiness by yours.

 

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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

Sindi has severe intellectual disability caused by birth complication. She was admitted to LITTLE EDEN when she was 7 years old as her mother, who works full time, is unable to provide the care she needs.

Although she cannot speak, Sindi understands much of what is said to her and she is eager to learn. She has a lovely, gentle nature, and is always smiling.

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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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