The incidence of child sexual abuse in South Africa has reached alarming proportions in recent times. In courthouse interviews before and after testifying, the main fear expressed by children concerned is having to face the defendant.
The Florida Baby Home opened its doors 9 years ago and is under the care of dedicated house parents, supported by a team of 8 trained baby care givers. This means that at any time, there are at least two baby care givers on duty.
Our baby home offers safe accommodation and a loving environment to babies found abandoned, affected and/or infected with HIV/AIDS.
Missionis to feed daily nutritional meals to less fortunate children.
Dowling Primary School 1 244 learners
Esperanza Primary 2 600 learners
El-Shaddai Day Care Centre 176 learners
Entokozweni Secondary School 500 learners
Golang Educational Outreach 300 learners
Given the current state of our economy, more and more families are being confronted with poverty. For many vulnerable families who do not have adequate shelter or live in shacks winteris a time of hardship.
Having had the opportunity to work on the West Rand, it became clear that communities such as Claremont, Mont-Clare, Newlands, Westbury and Coronation are in great need.
The number of senior citizens aged between 75 and a 100 years living on a state pension with no additional income and barely have anything to eat on a daily basis, was brought to our attention by concerned community members.