The house currently cares for 13 babies who have been placed at the home by social workers due to extreme poverty, neglect, sexual and/or physical abuse, abandonment and failed termination attempts.

uMephi cares for babies as old as a day and up to two years old.

The baby shower will be held at 30 Paardeberg Street, Aerorand from 08:00-14:00.

Residents are urged to bring along bum cream, Vaseline, Top-to-Toe bath soap or shampoo and bath soap, glycerin, earbuds, gauze, baby bottles (with round teats), pacifiers (also with round teats) for 3-6 months.

Residents who are unable to purchase the items can deposit cash into the organisation’s account.
• Account name: uMephi
• Nedbank
• Account number: 1468135236

Please send proof of payment to Elsie via WhatsApp, stating that the payment is for the uMephi Wishlist.
Residents can also contact the centre manager, Elsie, on 066 040 9235.