Happy Spring day from our home to yours! Our residents are looking forward to spending more time out in the fresh air and sunshine, enjoying flowers blooming in the garden and the song of birds and bees. At Elvira Rota Village, residents celebrated with delicious hamburgers for lunch, followed by everyone’s favourite – ice cream…

Huge thanks to all our wonderful supporters who contributed to the new solar power project at LITTLE EDEN. Owing to your generosity, we were able to install solar panels at our Edenvale Home, the first step on our journey towards a greener future, free from the impact of load shedding. As funds become available, we..

Every year, it gets bigger and better, and 2023 was no exception. Our LITTLE EDEN Society CEO Wheelchair Campaign® challenges company leaders to spend one work day in a wheelchair during March (National Intellectual Disability Awareness Month) and share their experience on social media. This year, we were thrilled to have six CEOs participating, as..

Our 55th Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place in July at the City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo. Among those who attended were several residents and some family members, who came to show their support. Read the Annual Report.

What child doesn’t love a horse? And those with profound intellectual disability are no different. Despite their limitations, they are able to connect with animals on a different level – both physically and emotionally. Horses are sensitive and intuitive, offering non-judgmental affection. Miniature horses, in particular, provide a non-threatening therapy experience. This is what the..

Pictured above are two recent additions to the dedicated staff at LITTLE EDEN – physiotherapist Lindie Ackerman and occupational therapist, Michael Mathole. With a background in athletics and a passion for working with people with disabilities, Lindie has transitioned from private practice to specialising in supporting individuals with special needs. Given the unique needs of..

Birthdays are always such joyous and fun occasions at LITTLE EDEN. Birthday hats, cards and cakes are the order of the day, with everyone always keen for a party! Recently, a number of our residents reached milestone birthdays. Many happy returns to Matthew, Maria and Jan (who all turned 50 this year) and ten residents..

Our special angels depend on us for everything they need. And we, in turn, depend on generous friends like you to help provide the financial assistance we need to keep our doors open. We understand that many people are struggling right now; it has become more difficult for some of our friends to carry on..

Building upgrades at both our Homes continue, with the official opening of our refurbished Business Development Department offices and new Charity Shop depot at Domitilla & Danny Hyams Home. Among the improvements to the Charity Shop depot is a better layout, facilitating the receiving and despatching of donated items, as well as extra storage shelving…