Lifelong Care for Children and Adults with Profound Intellectual Disabilities

For 300 children and adults with profound intellectual disabilities, Little Eden is a leading centre of intellectual disabilities care in South Africa, where their unique spirits reveal the deepest lessons of love, resilience, and joy.

Nurturing Abilities, Embracing Every Unique Journey

For 300 children and adults with profound intellectual disabilities, Little Eden isn’t just a place of care, it’s where their unique spirits teach us the purest meaning of love, resilience, and joy.

912000

Diapers Washed Per Year

1118 Residents

Cared For From Cradle to Grave Since 1967

R16,600

Lifetime Cost of Care Per Resident p/m

Discover Little Eden Society

We provide specialized care for residents who experience the world differently, creating an environment where those who need assistance with daily living can thrive and develop at their own pace. Our community celebrates every achievement, no matter how small, with the understanding that each person’s life has purpose and value.

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We See Beyond
Disability

While many of our beloved residents communicate differently, need help with feeding or bathing, or understand the world at a one-year-old level, they gift us with profound lessons every day. They show us the triumphant human spirit, teach us to celebrate the smallest victories, and remind us that love in its purest form asks nothing in return. In their vulnerability and innocence, our Little Eden family transforms our understanding of what it means to truly live and love.

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Residents

While many of our beloved residents came to us with different needs and abilities, what they share is a vibrant spirit and joy for life. Each resident brings their own profound stories every day. They thrive in the nurturing home we’ve built for them, where their individuality is celebrated and their potential is nurtured.

Our residents aren’t defined by their diagnoses but by their daily feats, aspirations, and the extraordinary ways in which they experience the world around them. At Little Eden Society, we’re privileged to be part of their journey and witness their remarkable growth.

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Join us to experience the special spirit of Little Eden firsthand, learn more about intellectual disabilities, and discover how you might become part of our mission. Check our calendar regularly or sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming opportunities to connect.

Hyams Cause Pilgrimage 2025 Domitilla & Danny Hyams Journey to Sainthood 10 May | 09 AM 9am