South Africa

Irene Homes, situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria, provides life-long residential care for those disabled by learning difficulties. Full time staff are caring for almost 90 women residents in eight family houses. In addition, 40 Day Care Centre workers assist in the workshops, which are also open to non-residents.

The craft work undertaken is sold as part of Irene Homes’ fundraising efforts and those responsible for the craft items receive a small wage, which helps to give self-affirmation. The Day Centre workers give support by providing courses, creative activities and outings, thus enabling the residents to lead as full a life as possible.

Important links are maintained with the work of Irene Homes by South African Associates and Oblates of CSMV.

For an update on the news from Irene Homes, please click here.

Botswana

A range of individual and small group needs are aided by the Wantage Overseas Fund which continues to give regular assistance to pastoral and educational ministry.  In particular, a pre-school for orphaned and vulnerable three to six year olds at Gabane is being supported and encouraged to expand by Wantage Overseas grants.

For an update on the news from our contact in Botswana, please click here.