Strengthening attachment in toddlers/older children
Time In instead of Time Out – Attachment Strengthening in your adopted toddler / or older child What is the difference between a time out and time in? Is one better than the other? Sometimes positive...
View ArticleWhy we give to iThemba Lethu
Our family is deeply convicted of the biblical injunction to care for orphans. But as soon as we start looking at the enormous need around the world, it can feel completely overwhelming! Living in...
View ArticleCultural issues for trans-cultural adoptions
Objectives: To assist families involved in transcultural adoptions by: Defining transcultural adoptions. Making a plan for a successful transcultural adoption. Examining attitudes and beliefs about...
View ArticleAdoption outside your ethnic group
Introduction The likelihood is that if you decide to adopt in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa and you are not “black zulu” you will be adopting a child who does not come from the same racial group or...
View ArticlePlay Therapy
Three of the iThemba Lethu children currently have weekly Play Therapy sponsored probono by Penzance Primary School as part of their Community Service commitment to the mental health & well being...
View ArticleImportance of Early Childhood Development
Four of the older children at iThemba Lethu go to Mes Amis Preschool, to assist with their mental, physical, social and spiritual development whilst in the Transition Homes, the article below is from...
View ArticleWhy do Community Service?
iThemba Lethu benefits from the community support from many of the local schools including Penzance Primary School, Manor Gardens Primary School, Maris Stella and St Henry’s Marist Brothers to name a...
View ArticleSocial impact on vulnerable children in transition
A child’s earliest experiences can have lifelong effects on his intellectual, emotional and social development. Positive early experiences promote positive outcomes. We know that many of the babies and...
View ArticleEQ with Explorare
Teaching emotional intelligence (EQ) skills can lead to stronger relationships, resilience, and the ability to manage and navigate feelings which is essential for learning, attention and memory. Most...
View ArticleSons & daughters by Glenda Williams
This is the powerful testimony of the adoption process as shared by Glenda Williams, iThemba Lethu’s long standing and previous Co-ordinator (2004 – 2013), and her husband Mark “…..your adopted child...
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Partnership with FreshBox
To all the local Glenwood – Durban consumers, friends and ambassadors,that support the FreshBox Social Enterprise – thank you for investing in healthy community champions! In August 2017, iThemba Lethu...
View ArticlePlease don’t start an NGO
iThemba Lethu has the privilege of bring a Nation Builder Partner And why is that significant? Well because Nation Builder is committed to understanding the needs of the Corporate, NGO and Consultant...
View ArticleMeet my little Miss Lulu …
23 August 2018 Hi Karen I am also so delighted that Compass Medical Waste Services can bless iThemba Lethu with this financial donation especially in light of my pending adoption this year of Lulu. I...
View ArticleWe can’t pay caregivers with toys & toothbrushes!
As the final quarter of 2018, exam and employment energy decent begins towards the December slow down, there always seems to always be an emotional up-swing towards thanksgiving and philanthropy! And...
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#SHOVAFORHOPE – Men cycling against injustice
When nine strong, brave and maverick men get together to cycle for injustice against abused and vulnerable children, we suggest you get behind them and pledge your emotional and financial support....
View ArticleWhy I ride my bike – Jon Shepard
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life exists”. Cycling in essence is an adventurous sport, it evokes a spirit of exploration and...
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Compass Cares for the orphans
Compass Cares is the corporate social investment arm of Compass. Compass Cares is the heart of the company and the initiative through which we reach out to those in need. We have enjoyed a long...
View ArticleSocial Services for Homeless Mothers & Children
December can be a devastating time for many homeless and desperate mothers with children. Please note the following should you need Department of Social Development in Eagle Building, Durban Central...
View ArticleIf you find a child abandoned …
Please do the following: Take the child to the nearest SAPS (South African Police Services) as they will need to open a docket and issue a case number SAPS will liaise with the local Social Welfare...
View ArticleNATION BUILDER – Professor Jonathan Jansen
Feedback from the webinar hosted 31.05.2018 by Operations Manager Craig Bouchier The only way I know of people to lift themselves out of poverty is education. EDUCATION 19% participation in higher...
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