Each one of the over 5 million orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) in South Africa is a gift from God. They have their own gifts and strengths to be unlocked to bless others, give them a stable future and positively impact the world.
We all can make a difference to the life of one child, and together, as we do, we will impact a community and then a nation.
We believe that, for psychological and financial reasons, orphanages should be the last resort for the over 5 million orphans and vulnerable children in our country.
The Bhambayi Project offers an alternative model by supporting these children in their own communities by offering multi-faceted support to both the children and their guardians. Reduced emotional stress reduces abuse and helps these blended families to thrive.
The Bhambayi Project is a registered Non-Profit Organisation and Public Benefit Organisation, operating in the Bhambayi Community, one of the poorest communities in Durban with an unemployment rate of greater than 75%. It is located less than 10 kilometers from Durban North on the Curnick Ndlovu Highway (heading up to Inanda).
For our giving to have a powerful positive and sustainable impact we must engage not only our hearts, but our minds as well-just because it feels good, doesn't mean that it is good! For this reason we have developed the HOPE Building Model to direct all our giving, ensuring that it is honouring, empowering and offering long-term transformation through relationships.
Our dream is not only to build individual lives today, but to see the orphans of today building the families of tomorrow and building the nation of the future.
The potential to transform the way we give and the way we live across our nation is immense.
It is about all giving and receiving, with honour at the core.
We have written our own 'We have a dream' to capture that vision...