Home of Hope has managed to raise just over R1 million towards their R3.5 million goal to purchase the Anselm Farm to give their children a brighter future.
Table View, South Africa (15 November 2021) – The world is slowly turning back to a simpler way of life, slowing down to take in nature, get hands dirty by growing food and learning to become more self-sustained. Home of Hope has dreamed of teaching these skills to their children and youth with disabilities, by expanding their services to include a spacious small-holding they have named Anselm Farm.
Home of Hope is a non-profit organisation that cares for abused and abandoned children in South Africa, especially those suffering from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) – permanent brain damage caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol.
“We are trying to buy this smallholding after a successful 2-year pilot project on a farm in Malmesbury, were we saw the impact of such a farm on our young adults with FASD and special needs. This is not just a project, this is our heartbeat. This is a place where our young adults will be protected and will have a place where they belong. A place where they are understood and fully supported along the way.
Those with FASD and special needs are often misunderstood and not accepted in their communities, which make them extremely vulnerable to various forms of abuse. We want to meet this need by creating a space where these young adults feel valued, as they partake in skills development activities and experience social and emotional development, as they interact with those around them. We want to offer support and mentorship and walk alongside them, as we model healthy relationships, teach job skills, enable individual development and show them how to advocate for themselves, as well as to be proud of who they are.”
The dream farm has been generously sponsored with R1 million by the Christie Foundation to help them kick off their funding campaign. They need the remainder of the funds by the end of January 2022.
“At the moment, Anselm farm is a blank canvas with so much to offer. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are certain that it can be developed into a working care farm which will offer an abundance of fresh food, a nursery, free range eggs and composting. All of which can be used in our existing projects as well as be sold to the public which in turn will make this project sustainable.
This farm will also be called home to young adults who will never be able to live on their own and have nowhere else to go. With a dual purpose in mind, we also aim to provide a safe place during the day for young adults with special needs who want to partake in this programme, but still have a loving home and family to return to.”
There are so many possibilities for Home of Hope and the youth that would benefit from the farm.
“Our dream and vision is not possible without your help. Please walk this road with us and help make a difference.
To take this journey with us, click on our website link or the Quicket link to donate and share it with your friends and family.”
You can find the website here and the Quicket link here.
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