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2024 Update

While there was an initial delay in the water wells project, quotes were received and an agreement was made to proceed with three wells (Kwamahlangu High School; Community of Siyabuswa and Kuilsrivier). The 1200 students at Kwamahlanga High School used to receive 2,500 litres of water once a week via a tanker and are now […]

2023 Update

Staff appreciation meeting on Feb 8. 55 grocery vouchers presented to teachers and support staff. A visit to the Ndebele village and museum, economically impacted by COVID-19. A visit to the King of the Ndebele tribe, Joshua Skosana. Met with the royal family, tribe elders and chiefs to discuss economic hardships. Reviewed KDFs mandate and […]

2022 Update

The construction and renovation of ‘Canada House’ at the ‘Alphonso Orphanage’ was completed. 5 Canadian donors visited the orphanage, school and kindergarten The 2 bedroom unit for 35 to 50 orphans is now equipped with several rooms with 2 bunkbeds and multiple shower stalls and toilets, a library, a kitchen, a TV room, a medical […]

Update – March 2021

All building renovations are now complete making things more functional. The vegetable garden is flourishing and an irrigation system installed. Due to COVID, rezoning is still pending. Thankfully, no one has contracted COVID.  With the schools closed, the children are able to play indoors and outdoors and they are doing well. The installation of a solar […]

Update – December 2020

Despite the pandemic, the children are safe, doing well and they are happy. All measures are in place to ensure we do the right thing during this time. Paperwork for rezoning has been submitted. With the increase in electricity tariffs and supply being unstable, we have decided to install a solar system. The lockdown has […]