By Kate Robey | Charitable Trust Operations Manager
Dear Supporter,
Recently we undertook the first ever Mad Makeover! As the name suggests we made over House 6, which was being used as a storage room, into a brand new home for some of our students. And we did it all in just 48hours.
The project at Ikhayalethemba Village Orphanage is to provide support and care for the special needs children who live here. The environment needs to be safe, secure and comfortable for the children.
Armed with paint, fabric, wood, hammers, nails and a lot of energy the 22 volunteers in Cape Town converted the store room into a new home. Great care was taken to ensure that the house meets all of the requirements for the children and their carers. During the course of the 48 hours, we also took great care to ensure that the children's schedule was as undisruptive as possible.
The challenge was most certainly on, but the team was ready!
Have a look at the photos to see the difference that we have made to this once dreary, utilised room. It is now a warm, cozy, safe and secure environment. We are still in need of funds to install a solar powered hot water geyser and to seal the roof to a higher standard. Then the children will never have to worry about a draft or a cold bath.
Thank you so much for your support. Projects like this would never be possible if it weren't for your generous donations.
With Gratitude,
GVI Cape Town
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