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Our little eden

For more than 50 years, LITTLE EDEN Society has been a place of lifelong care for children, adults seniors with profound and servere intellectual disabilities. Some of our residents live with genetic conditions, others with the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome, trauma or abuse. What unites them is the need for round-the-clock care, compassion and dignity.

Here, 300 residents call our two homes their sanctuary. Each day is filled with resilience, joy and the courage of the human spirit. Every achievement, no matter how small, is celebrated. Every life is valued as a whole being with mind, body, spirit and soul.

This promise of lifelong care requires more than medical expertise – it requires a community of support. Government funding covers only part of the cost. The rest must come through fundraising and the generosity of people like you. Without it, LITTLE EDEN simply could not provide the therapies, nutrition and safe, nurturing environment that our residents deserve.

Theory of Change

Our process for thinking about and describing the change we want to see and our plans for achieving that change within the lives of our residents at LITTLE EDEN

People with intellectual disability have great value & God gave them to us to touch our hearts & make us better people.

OUR MISSION

Embracing Every Unique Journey

Our mission is to care for, develop, and enhance the quality of life for individuals with profound intellectual disabilities.

We are committed to providing this support with love and understanding. 

We aim to offer essential spiritual, nursing, therapy, and stimulation services through cooperation with parents,

the community, and the State. Our approach is to deliver these services efficiently and economically, trusting in Divine Providence.

Respect

Just because someone has an intellectual disability doesn’t make them less deserving of respect. We value each person in our care and celebrate their uniqueness.

Love & Care

We offer our residents love and care … provide for their needs and protect them from harm.

OUR core VALUES

Our core values are encapsulated in a series of symbols that guide the way the staff and volunteers at LITTLE EDEN respond to children and adults with intellectual disability; to each other as staff; to the environment; and to the larger community.

Sanctity of Life

We honour the inherent worth of every life. These individuals are valuable and deserve support to reach their full potential despite any limitations they face.

In 2008, Domitilla received the prestigious Benemerenti Medal, one of the highest Papal awards for laity, established in 1832 to recognize exceptional service to Church and community.

Both founders received numerous awards for their work with intellectually disabled people. Domitilla won the Lifetime Recognition Award from the Italian-South African Chamber in 2006 for selfless community contribution.

Danny received the Benemerenti decoration in 2003 as LITTLE EDEN founder. In 2016, both were posthumously honored in Albenza, Italy, with village entrance recognition, road naming, and honorary citizenship for Danny.

Our Awards

useful documents

Accountability Documents, Annual Reports and Financial Statements