When Lwandile (Lwa) was admitted to LITTLE EDEN in November last year, he showed no emotion. He looked at us suspiciously out of narrowed eyes and we could tell that he was expecting the worst, perhaps from past experience. Before he came to us, Lwa spent most of his days and nights alone in a […]
A wish comes true – Shaun makes the move to Elvira Rota Village. Ever since he came to us, as a small, sickly tot in 2004, Shaun has been prone to severe chest infections. Doctors did not expect him to live long. But, against all odds, Shaun thrived at LITTLE EDEN. Although he is unable […]
What would Christmas be without family and friends? At LITTLE EDEN we are blessed to have a huge family of 300 children and adults … and a wide circle of the best friends anyone could ask for. Thank you for being one of these special friends. Whether you clapped your hands and sang along at […]
Amazing to think that these LITTLE EDEN residents (pictured with ERV Site Manager, Paolo Slaviero) have been living at LITTLE EDEN since they were youngsters. Bobby, (second from left) will be turning 70 in May! These older residents are very proud of their home, and willingly help in the kitchen, laundry and garden, pack pecan […]
Thanks to an international funder, exciting renovations are about to commence at both our Homes. At Elvira Rota Village, a new residential block will be built which, together with some reconfiguration in Pino’s Place (an existing residential block), will allow us to relocate 50 residents from Domitilla & Danny Hyams Home, freeing up space at […]
At last year’s SAB Foundation Social Innovation & Disability Empowerment Awards, LITTLE EDEN’s Showerßath, developed by Lucy Slaviero, scooped second place. Suitable for use in care facilities, hospitals and homes, the Showerßath makes bath time safe and hygienic for heavier people including children and adults with limited mobility who are unable to bath themselves. At […]
