Phehella's children #36

The children of Phehella Day and Night Care Centre enjoyed their outing to the Teddy Bear Picnic concert yesterday.

Phehella (a place of safety for orphaned and abandoned children, based in Silverton) was founded by Grace Maloka (pictured above). Grace was herself abandoned as a child and she says it was this experience that inspired her to start the centre. In 2006 she was awarded the title of Tshwane Woman of the Year for her work in the community.

Her vision for Phehella:

The creation of more Phehella houses for the purpose of caring for orphans, neglected and abandoned children, AIDS orphans and abused children. All funds that are received are used for the needs of the Phehella Day and Night Care Centre and its children. Phehella Day and Night Care Centre cares for the children under its protection, gives them an education and assists in the development of their skills. Phehella Day and Night Care Centre provides the funds for the children’s education as long as they live at Phehella. Phehella take children in under the age of twelve and cares for them up to the age of eighteen. Phehella educates their children in the Christian faith.