Mama Esther Nkosi’s home is based on an old military ground. She looks after 94 children with an aim to house and care for homeless and poor children while providing a good education.
Testimonial: “Thank you for the bridge of hope that has made us realise that all can be achieved.”
Sustainable skills training:
Cooking & baking Experiences a consistent growth with this project. From baking breads to selling buckets of biscuits to providing meals, they are reaping the rewards.
Sewing She manages a successful production line of various sewn items – regular orders for linen from local B&Bs and hotels come in. With the profits they were able to purchase industrial sewing machines to meet their demands.
Food gardens Supplies local Mr Vegie and others stores with fresh produce and feeds the centre.
Crocheting Successful production line – produced over 500 units and selling at an average of R120 each.
Siyabonga Bread Oven Daily baking of fresh bread has added value to their existing cooking and baking project.
Other skills/workshops/self-help projects received:
Save a Child – First Aid
Wash your hands kit
Mobile public phone – due to high traffic, they received a second phone
Art – Encouraging youth & members to explore their talent and raise funds through art