Emmanuel Children's Home, Middelburg, South Africa

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.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Little Lebu

At ECH there is always hope, but we have sad news that doctors are of the opinion that little Lebu is in the final stages of terminal illness. Lebu is 7 years old and disabled; life has been a real struggle for her and we can only be grateful that she's finally in our home to find some comfort and get some full-time care, for however long that may be. We want to help her so much. Carol and the team are doing a fantastic job so far working round the clock but as always they need to resources to care properly for Lebu, as well as the rest of the children who live at ECH.

Updated: Lebu is now being cared for, along with her sister, by an auntie. We really hope she is comfortable and continues to receive treatment for her conditions.

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Friday, September 10, 2010

Welcome Daniel and Illa

Welcome to latest pair of volunteers, Daniel and Illa from Germany. We are so grateful for their help and we know the children are really benefiting from them being here. There's already some big smiles in the house, especially from some of our smallest children.

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