Here the children are not only physically cared for but also spiritually and emotionally supported by the house parents, assisted by several supporters who are involved on a regular basis. They are also protected against further exposure to physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect, until the Juvenile court's investigation is completed. Oeboentoe House has given a home and care to approximately 285 children over the past years, sometimes under very difficult circumstances.

Why the name Oeboentoe?

In the "Taalgenoot" of October 1998 Justice Tsungu's article entitled "Oeboentoe" shed new light for us on the subject of safety care, humanity and juvenile law.

It is also clear that the community has a responsibility to uplift and care for families that have been apart due to trauma and other unsettling circumstances, so that they can again adapt to society and live a normal family life.

Cawood and Erica made themselves available and the children started streaming in. They sometimes wondered how they would be able to help and love all the children that ended up in their home. They realized that the answer lay in more ways than one in "Oë -boontoe" (Eyes heavenwards). Since then the family has not looked down.

At Oeboentoe the children are helped to rediscover their human value. Self-confidence is taught through games, tasks and lots of love. The children are helped to develop, and challenged, to face life squarely.

At Oeboentoe House one experiences how love and acceptance can mend the broken hearts of children. Their hearts are full of love. Your support, whether through the delivery of services or skills of whatever kind, through prayer or financial contributions, is vital to enable Oeboentoe House to continue with its upliftment and development work in the community.

Should you be interested to get involved with Oeboentoe House in any way, we cordially invite you to pay us a visit. It would be an honour for us to introduce you to our "family".