Located in the township of Loskop, Kwa Zulu Natal, Republic of South Africa, lies Kwethu Children’s Village (KCV). Established in 2004, it has enjoyed the blessing of the local chief, the Afrikaner farmers, churches in the area and the governmental agencies that oversee the welfare of children. The village is a light on the hill in the community.

  

With the support and encouragement of supporting churches, the orphan village came under local leadership in 2010 under the name of Kwethu Children’s Village, and is now a cluster foster home continuing to care for children and others in need in the community.

John David and Barbara Borgman oversee operations at KCV, heading up the management and leadership along with other prominent individuals from the community.

KCV is a powerful place to serve in either short- or long-term missions (teaching skills are in great need at this time).

KCV has worked hard to gain support locally and to develop commerce allowing them to rely less on foreign aid. They raise chickens for sale and food, have a robust garden and, seeded by a KCV donor, have for years been the gathering place for local women who own and run Amangwe Zulu Crafts, a bead-making company. KCV has other business ideas to further stabilize their local support. Contact the church office if you are interested in learning more and investing in this effort.

KCV typically has between 24-30 orphans in its care, from infants to high school graduates, as well as some who are going on to college. There are plans to increase the number of foster care homes on the property so more children can be reached. If you would like to help with this or to learn more, please contact

 

For the latest, visit www.kwethu.com