Recent activities include a hike up to the hill overlooking Middelburg, making a delicious potjie on the open fire, and the children trying out different sports including tennis, football and netball. Here's a slideshow of these events...
Emmanuel Child & Youth Care Centre (ECYCC) provides care and safe refuge for children who have been abused, neglected, abandoned and orphaned. Based in the town of Middelburg (Eastern Cape, South Africa). ECYCC is a registered NPO (non-profit organisation) in South Africa.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
First Photo Album
Our first photo album of recent fun and games with the children can be found by clicking on this link here
Monday, June 29, 2009
Talented Children
Our children are very talented, particularly when it comes to singing and dancing which is the heartbeat of the home. On June 16th we held a talent show which involved the children giving some great performances which were judged by the volunteers.
The boys (Michael and American) showing their best moves...
The boys (Michael and American) showing their best moves...
Saturday, June 27, 2009
About Middelburg
Middelburg is a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, in the Great Karoo. It is surrounded by three townships: Lusaka, Kwanonzame and Midros, which are still geographically separated from the town centre by roads and the river. Middelburg is on the N10 national route which is mainly used by trucks travelling to and from Port Elizabeth.
The Middelburg population mainly depended on local factories and railway services for employment. As soon as these businesses closed down and some downsized, unemployment became rife with resultant poverty. Heads of families were compelled to go and seek employment in cities, mainly in the mines or seasonal jobs on farms. This separation also interfered with family ties and support, encouraging single parenthood and poverty. Discipline has lacked at homes, children drop out of school and illiteracy rates increase despite adequate schools.
The Middelburg population mainly depended on local factories and railway services for employment. As soon as these businesses closed down and some downsized, unemployment became rife with resultant poverty. Heads of families were compelled to go and seek employment in cities, mainly in the mines or seasonal jobs on farms. This separation also interfered with family ties and support, encouraging single parenthood and poverty. Discipline has lacked at homes, children drop out of school and illiteracy rates increase despite adequate schools.
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Emmanuel Children's Home now has a Facebook group where you become part of our community - you can join it by clicking here.
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