Safe Haven for Children and Elders to open in Groutville
The home in Lindelani will still be operating.
A long-awaited dream has finally become true for Lindelani’s non-profit organisation, Safe Haven for Children and Elders, as the safe house recently expanded to Ntshawini in Groutville.
According to founder Rose Zwane, they had always wanted to extend the house but acquiring land was their biggest obstacle.
“So we had no choice but to look elsewhere and open another Safe Haven in Ntshawini,” said Zwane.
The haven has been a home for orphans and elders since 2003 and also operates as a soup kitchen for over 50 children and up to 20 elders.
“We also care for vulnerable children whose parents or guardians may be sick or unemployed and help in child-headed households. Currently, we have four elders and six children staying with us,” said Zwane.
The home has been supported by The North Coast Courier Orphan Fund for the past 12 years, assisting with their food bill.
“People must not panic, the home in Lindelani will still be operating and those who were getting help, will continue to get their meals,” said Zwane.
The land in Ntshawini, which is about 7km from Lindelani, was bought by a Westbrook resident, who has also built a church for them.
The donar, who wished to remain anonymous, saw a Facebook post about the organisation and was moved to help them.
Rose’s husband, pastor Cyril Zwane, said they would build dwellings for the orphanage and safe house as soon as they are able.
“We currently busy making concrete bricks to build the dwellings and we will sell some of the bricks. Maybe we will move in, in January,” said pastor Cyril.
He is making about 100 blocks a day. The church building is planned for both religious and community events.
“We are planning to host workshops teaching residents how to be self-sufficient, be it through planting, child caring, knitting, crochet, learning how to read and write and starting bible study groups.”
During the week the building will also serve as a creche and host youth programs.
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