Events

Events

Will you be next to try it? Our Annual LITTLE EDEN CEO Wheelchair Campaign® – is an opportunity for business leaders and individuals to spend one work day in a wheelchair to help spread awareness and raise funds for our special angels, most of whom rely on wheelchairs for mobility. The event takes place throughout […]

Benefits of physiotherapy for people with intellectual disability

Role of physiotherapy in the care of persons with profound intellectual disability

Often underestimated, the benefits of physiotherapy for people with profound intellectual disability are well documented. Children and adults affected by ID face unique challenges in their physical and cognitive development. Whilst physiotherapy cannot cure, it does provide essential support that helps improve overall quality of life. Here are five benefits of physiotherapy: 1. Physiotherapy improves […]

Feeding a child with profound Intellectual Disability – 7 challenges

feeding a child with intellectual disability

Many children are fussy, finicky eaters with a strong aversion to trying new foods. But feeding a child with intellectual disability (e.g. cerebral palsy) comes with added meal time challenges, making it harder to provide your child with sufficient nutrition for growth and health. Among the difficulties your child might face are: 1. Difficulty chewing […]

Annual CEO Wheelchair Campaign® breaks barriers, raises funds

wheelchair campaign

“It’s a bit of a cliche. But until you’ve been in somebody else’s shoes, you just can’t appreciate their struggles. It’s only through this firsthand perspective that we can truly grasp the challenges that wheelchair users face, and work towards better accessibility for all.”   So said Multotec CEO, Rhodes Nelson, after participating in the […]

New Medical Centre opens

Pictured above: former CEO and Honorary Lifetime President of LITTLE EDEN, Cav. Lucy Slaviero, unveils the plaque for the new Medical Centre. His Grace, Archbishop Buti Tlhagale OMI, blessed the building, as well as the Tulip Wing, which was also officially opened on the day.   Wednesday 25 January 2023 was the day we’d all […]

Could you spend an entire work-day sitting in a wheelchair?

Pictured above: Adrian Gore, CEO of Discovery Limited, supports the Annual LITTLE EDEN Society CEO Wheelchair Campaign®   For the 6th year running, business leaders are challenged to join the Annual LITTLE EDEN Society CEO Wheelchair Campaign® and spend one work day in a wheelchair during March (National Intellectual Disability Month). This unique experience will […]

Adopt an Angel

Adopting one of our angels not only makes a real difference in the life of a child with profound intellectual disability – it also has a personal and meaningful impact on your own life. When you sponsor a child at LITTLE EDEN with a regular monthly contribution, you receive a Certificate of Appreciation, with a […]

End of an Era

Late last year Bobby Angus, our oldest resident, died peacefully at Elvira Rota Village at the age of 72. He spent more than half his life (38 years) at LITTLE EDEN. Although Bobby was fortunate to have a family of his own, and enjoyed many outings with his brother and sister-in-law over the years, this […]

Warm welcome to our volunteers from France

How amazing it is to finally be able to welcome Fidesco volunteers back into our Homes! We are absolutely delighted to have two young ladies from France travel to South Africa to spend time with our residents for six months. 26-year old Clémence worked as a dental assistant but felt a deep desire to help […]