HISTORY:
eSimphiwe was founded in 2003 and started by caring for 3 babies. We now have 64 children in our care with a residence facilities in Richmond and Durban, two foster homes facilities in Richmond and a pre-school also in Richmond.
OUR OBJECTIVES:
OUR OBJECTIVES:
Our objectives is to reach the communities in and around Richmond and to teach them the importance of child and youth care through example by providing:
• A “Baby House” & Children's Shelter (Richmond, Durban & Camperdown) for abandoned, abused and/or aids orphaned or affected babies and children, with or without disabilities, between the ages of 0 and 6 years, which we will nurture on a one-on-one basis in a Christian context, and work towards giving them a chance of adoption or forever placement within a loving family of their own.
• To assist with and encourage suitable candidates working for us, to study and train as Child and Youth Care Workers and Early Childhood Facilitators.
• To train and equip Professional House Parents within the local community to take responsibility and care of a house with number of children as planned for in each individual home.
• Community outreach program where we come alongside those who already work into the communities.
WHAT MOTIVATES US:
• A “Baby House” & Children's Shelter (Richmond, Durban & Camperdown) for abandoned, abused and/or aids orphaned or affected babies and children, with or without disabilities, between the ages of 0 and 6 years, which we will nurture on a one-on-one basis in a Christian context, and work towards giving them a chance of adoption or forever placement within a loving family of their own.
• To assist with and encourage suitable candidates working for us, to study and train as Child and Youth Care Workers and Early Childhood Facilitators.
• To train and equip Professional House Parents within the local community to take responsibility and care of a house with number of children as planned for in each individual home.
• Community outreach program where we come alongside those who already work into the communities.
WHAT MOTIVATES US:
The call that God has placed on our lives and the promise that: “…God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable” Rom 11:29, is the most important motivation in our lives. We are also willing to see and hear God’s voice and believe eSimphiwe is His will.
OUR PROJECTS & TARGET GROUP:
OUR PROJECTS & TARGET GROUP:
Babies, toddlers and children who are abandoned, abused, orphaned or given with consent for adoption. Since we started in 2003, we have cared for and placed just over 270 children.
First and foremost we always try to place a child back into his/her biological family. Should this fail our next option is adoption to secure a permanent placement for life. The age group we work with here are thoes young enough to be adopted and placed on a permanent basis with a loving family in which they can grow up and develop a sense of belonging. Through research and experience we know the adjustment at tjhis age is very natural with the least complications and emotional stress for the child. Should a child not be adoptable, we would like to see that child in the most suitable section within our "big family." We do not want to see children growing up in orphanages and for that reason we do everything we can to steer away from institutional stigma. Every child deserves a chance to belong in a family but if this is not possible we give them the best one-on-one care through you the voluteers helping our staff to be the hands of Jesus.
First and foremost we always try to place a child back into his/her biological family. Should this fail our next option is adoption to secure a permanent placement for life. The age group we work with here are thoes young enough to be adopted and placed on a permanent basis with a loving family in which they can grow up and develop a sense of belonging. Through research and experience we know the adjustment at tjhis age is very natural with the least complications and emotional stress for the child. Should a child not be adoptable, we would like to see that child in the most suitable section within our "big family." We do not want to see children growing up in orphanages and for that reason we do everything we can to steer away from institutional stigma. Every child deserves a chance to belong in a family but if this is not possible we give them the best one-on-one care through you the voluteers helping our staff to be the hands of Jesus.
