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Our Vision
“Building Families, Building a Nation”
Our Mission
Mother of Peace Communities is a non-profit and public benefit organisation that works to restore traditional
family life to orphaned, distressed and vulnerable children. We are a sustainable community that strives to
develop the whole child by nurturing and creating an environment that supports physical, emotional, social,
mental and spiritual wellbeing.
At the core of our mission, we strongly believe that each child has the right to be safe, to belong, to be heard
and to grow up in a happy family environment.
ABOUT MOTHER OF PEACE, Illovo
Mother of Peace was first established in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1989 by twins Beverley Olbers and Rene
van Meygaarden (deceased). Since then, two more communities have started up in Zimbabwe – 1994 and
Illovo – 2004.
Throughout the period 2002 – 2011, roughly half of all orphans in South Africa have been located in KwaZulu-
Natal and the Eastern Cape. KwaZulu-Natal has the largest child population and the highest orphan numbers,
with 27% of children in the province recorded as orphans. Recognising that the absence of a family
environment would have a detrimental effect on the future of our nation; Mother of Peace – Illovo was
opened based on the needs of children affected by the HIV/AIDS crisis in Kwazulu-Natal. The need expanded to
distressed, vulnerable and abused children. Today 81 children call Mother of Peace Illovo home. It is led by
Gavin Gradwell (Director and Community Leader) and his wife Linda supported by 45 staff members in core
and support functions. We are a Section 21 Company, Public Benefit and Non- Profit Organisation with a
current level 4 BBBEE Rating.
Our shareholders :
Individual Race Gender
Mr P A King White, South African Male
Ms S L Mgobozi Black, South African Female
Bishop B Wood White, South African Male
Bishop P Dlungwane Black, South African Male
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Mr G Gradwell White, South African Male
Mrs B Olbers White South African Female
Fr A Chiliza Black, South African Male
Mother of Peace operates as a Cluster Foster Care community where children are placed in a family
environment in a home headed by a house mother with six children.
OUR GOALS
To restore the family system torn by disease and other society ills
To ignite their potential and raise them as responsible members of society
To provide palliative care to vulnerable children
To provide a sound spiritual foundation that instils values and encourages children to pay it forward
towards a transformed and thriving society
“Our dream is for every child to reach their maximum potential and live a purpose-driven life. Children
are our key to transforming the world. Let’s give them a chance.”
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES THAT SUPPORT THE DREAM
Mother of Peace relies on funding and support from Private Donors, Organisations and Religious
Institutions. We are not funded by government; every child receives a small grant towards child care.
It however takes a village to raise a child and Mother of Peace Communities carries this philosophy.
The child is the centre of Mother of Peace and needs supporting systems to thrive. The family
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structure is the primary system, followed by the community and it is the sponsors, partners and
donors who support us and set the dream in motion.
Core Programmes
Education
We have an Early Childhood Development Centre and Primary School that provides quality education in a
nurturing environment. Our classes are small which allows the teachers to give individual attention whilst
focussing on the individual needs of the child. Many children have been through extremely traumatic
experiences and in developing the whole child, they will have a greater chance of developing their full
potential. We have a skills class for children who need special attention and additional support. The school
encourages practical skills and has included sewing and baking in the curriculum. A fully fledged workshop that
enhances artisan skills and capacity will launched in the last quarter of 2014.
Child and Health Care
A Social Worker heads the Child and Health Care Department which focusses on the provision of
counselling, emotional, social welfare and the health of the child. The community has a separate infirmary
on site to enhance these goals.
Sustainable Projects
Poultry Rearing
As a source of produce and income, day old broiler chickens are purchased and reared for sale. This project has
been running since 2008 and has strengthened our ties with the surrounding communities we supply to. It has
also allowed us to train two full-time staff with the skills needed to begin their own farming businesses in the
future.
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Vegetable Gardens
Our gardens produce carrots, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, onions and beetroot. Our tomatoes are
grown in vegetable tunnels and earth boxes. We consume our own produce and supply to our day care. Any
excess is sold to local outlets.
SKILLS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
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We invest in our personnel especially those directly involved in the care of the children. We work to empower
our staff through skills upgrading i.e. first aid, parenting skills etc.
Our aim is to create further avenues for skills training and entrepreneurship especially for the children who are
raised at Mother of Peace to equip them with skills and opportunities to contribute to the main stream
economy. We aim to create greater partnerships with the surrounding community to create opportunities for
employment and sustainability.
Bracelets made by Mother of Peace children
SOCIAL INVESTMENT : PARTNER WITH US
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the generally voluntary involvement, or investment, of
companies in social projects that help advance the society / the community in which they operate in. The
launch of valuable CSR initiatives not only helps solve pending social issues, but also empowers local
individuals to be part of their own communities’ economic growth. The best way to reach these goals is to
form partnerships with a dynamic NPO that can help organisations expand the reach of its CSR actions and to
serve local communities in a more efficient and impactful way. Investing in a child is a powerful way to
transform our society. Investing in Mother of Peace, Illovo is a valuable investment.
Mother of Peace offers various opportunities for involvement and partnership through:
Sponsor a Child/ Sponsor a Home
Development and Enhancement of Education Facilities, Help us grow one grade per year,
sponsor a grade, Training and Development for Teachers and Social Workers
Nutrition development and Health Care enhancement
Socio-psychological support
Infrastructure Development, Renovations and expansion
Together as a nation, we have the obligation to put sunshine into the hearts
of our little ones. They are our precious possessions. They deserve what
happiness life can offer. Nelson Mandela
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Operational Support and Funding of Projects and Programmes
In-service training or experiential learning : We can help your students/ employees gain
experience in various projects
Donations towards daily operation expenses : food, clothing etc
Community Upliftment and development through the support of our sustainable projects
and expansion of new projects
Help us grow our Entrepreneurial base by supporting our Beading Project
Partner with Mother of Peace Illovo for charity events and fundraising activities.
Partner with us for Mandela Day in July and give 67 minutes of your time.
Whatever business you’re in, whatever skills you have, you can contribute and help us
develop a child, build families and build a nation.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT MOTHER OF PEACE
“The best thing that Mother of Peace gave me is an education” Ntomikayise Maphumulo who lived at Mother
of Peace for 8 years. After matriculating she lived at the Halfway House to prepare for her transition. She
studied Office Management and is now employed at a large corporation in Durban.
“…..but being present in those moments feels like treasures in my mind. The rustle of sugarcane as the
breeze blows lightly by. The patterns it makes in the grass, vapour from my glass and the sunshine, laughter
long after a conversation has ended, the smiles..” Joy Wong from Singapore describing her experience and
personal fulfilment.
“Loved my time spent with you.” Thank you.” Tommy O’ Connor, UK
CONTACT US
Arrange a site tour at 197 Old Mill Road, Lower Illovo or contact Iris Canham on 031 916 2299 or
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