KiBWE KiDS

Aiming to provide for these children medically and physically, is not our only goal – providing them with an intimate, solid and supportive family environment is also of utmost importance.

With dedicated, well-trained staff, an involved community and supportive resources nearby, KiBWE KiDS and its partners seeks to positively change the lives of the children involved, maintain their health, stimulate their development and give them a chance at a normal life for as long as they may live.

David House is a foster home situated in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, within walking distance of hospitals, churches and schools – all of which are essential to the functioning and well-being of our children.

iMMEDiATE NEEDS

Security lights
New Carpets for the whole house, especially the children’s bedrooms and play room
Paper for office use
Office furniture - a desk or table, two chairs and a storage cabinet for files etc.
Removal of building materials around the house
Panel Heaters for children’s rooms and lounge

CONTACT iNFORMATiON

Physical address: 32 Main Street, Townsview, Rosettenville

For further information, contact

Tracey Matube

T +27 11 275 0294 or TRACEY@KiBWEKiDS.NET

We have renovated the house that used to be a play school into two homes that are suitable for the caring and raising of 6-8 infants and 6-8 toddlers. The premises is in the heart of Senekal, walking distance from the shops, medical facilities and schools.

We have managed to create a child-friendly environment and conditions comfortable enough for the house staff to perform their duties with ease and excellence.

The Senekal home has opened its doors for 7 babies and 8 toddlers so far.

Elsabe Schutte, a qualified Social worker, is currently Senekal’s Project Leader.

iMMEDiATE NEEDS

Security lights
Office furniture - a desk or table, two chairs, storage cabinet for files etc.
Paper for office use
Carpets
Heaters – gas or electric
Warm blankets

CONTACT iNFORMATiON

Physical address: Boer Street, Senekal

For further information, contact

Elsabe Schutte

T +27 58 481 3320 or KMD@LANTiC.NET

Tracey Matube

T +27 11 275 0294 or TRACEY@KiBWEKiDS.NET

We have managed to renovate what used to be offices of Prochorus Community Developments to two facilities; Prochorus continues to function at the top level and a baby home(or place of safety) for orphans and vulnerable children on the ground floor – with two separate entrances.

Modern architecture has been applied to enlarge the house with second hand shipping containers. This is not only a “green” way of building, it is also a much cheaper and quicker way to get the job done. This house will be the first of its kind in the greater Stellenbosch region and we hope to set the standard for future building projects.

The baby home can accommodate 15 babies at a time. It is our goal not to keep babies for longer than 6 months, because the home will only act as a safe place, where we stabilise the babies, see that the necessary medical examinations get done, do all the statutory work necessary for adoption and make sure that every baby entering the house, gets a good home and a loving family.

At the moment there is no baby home or place of safety for babies or toddlers in the whole of Kayamandi. Kayamandi has 33 000 residents, with an HIV statistic of 17.8%. There is an enormous need for such a home to serve the people of Kayamandi and the bigger Stellenbosch region.

We believe that the enlarging of the existing house to make place for a baby home will give a vast amount of babies the opportunity to grow up in a loving family and save them from dying on the streets. Not only will babies lives be saved but the project will also help with job creation, employing 4 permanent staff members in the home.

We have now opened our doors for children 0-6years of age.

iMMEDiATE NEEDS

Kitchen – revamp kitchen cupboards (all falling apart)
Microwave oven
The biggest size bar fridges, at least 3 - for milk bottles, medicine room and staff
Kettle, pots, pans, baby feeding chairs, children’s tables and chairs (at least four sets)
Laundry - tumble drier, washing powder for machine wash, indoor line, drying lines for outside
Floors and carpeting – Carpets to warm the house, puzzle carpets or PVC mats for playing, vacuum cleaner
Child care – nappy changing/bath stations, renovate bathroom; build kiddies’ toilets and bath (only one ‘adult’ toilet + bath available for the kids), medical trolley, cot mattresses
Yard – land-scaping, food garden, kiddies’ play area, outside shaded area, garden bench
Home office – desk top and/or lap top for Project Leader, fax/printer/scanner/copier, 2 office chairs, filling cabinet, 2-door steel cabinet (because it’s fire-proof), white board/other, telephone line, internet access
Staff/Volunteer care – 2-seater couch in office, two wing-backs for feeding and resting whilst watching the kids at night.
Extra – children’s books (reading, colouring + other), DVD’s, television set, DVD player, radio, children’s book cabinet, family games, toys,

CONTACT iNFORMATiON

Physical address: Sinekhaya
89 Swartbooi Street
Kayamandi
Stellenbosch
7600l

For further information, contact

Joylene Smith, Project Leader

T +27 21 889 9442 or C +27 73 210 4734
JOYLENES@HOTMAiL.COM