Changing lives – one day at a time

Towards the end of last year we shared Yanga’s story with you, because it illustrates so clearly how even the most challenging case can benefit from patient, continuous encouragement. Yanga is visually disabled and severely affected by Downs Syndrome, but over the years we’ve encouraged him to discover colours, textures and sounds … and best..

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Long distance love

Softly spoken and unassuming, Sr Merin isn’t everyone’s idea of a super hero. But if you think how much courage it takes to leave your home, your loved ones and everything that’s familiar to you … and travel over 7 000km to live and work in a strange country where they don’t speak your language..

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Planting for tomorrow’s shade

To commemorate Arbor Week last September, residents and staff of Elvira Rota Village planted no fewer than 1 500 indigenous trees, which will form a beautiful, natural forest in years to come. Black Karee, White Karee, Riverbush Willows and Olive trees were among the saplings planted. The new forest area is an extension of the..

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In it for life

We’re here to care for the most vulnerable souls – children and adults with profound intellectual disability. Many are unable to walk or talk, feed or dress themselves, or use the bathroom. They require 24-hour care … and they will require it for the rest of their lives. To ensure we are able to provide..

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