Kibwe Kids
Education in Stellenbosch

Moving away from large orphanages where children are often neglected and abused, we concentrate on creating a small family nucleus of 6 children with a foster mother.
Kibwe Kids was the outcome of a group of concerned business leaders that got together in 2006 and focused their considerable business acumen on the Aids pandemic, specifically the manner in which it was breaking down the family unit and placing children at risk.

Over 5.7 million South Africans are HIV positive and of the country’s estimated 3.7 million orphans, about half have lost one or both parents to AIDS, while over 150,000 children are believed to be living in child-headed households. When each of us uses what we have in our hands, we can make a difference. We’re also in the process of starting a new home in Somerset West. Living in a small family unit with a caring foster parent is a reasonable alternative for children who can’t be cared for by their biological families. They have a foster family to support and care for them and we hope that one day they’ll either be reunited with their biological families, or failing that, that we’ve provided them with the necessary grounding to lead happy, successful adult lives. As more and more members of Shofar Christian Church are adopting and fostering children, there’s a growing need for information and support for those who are embarking on this journey. As the NGO mandated with orphan care within the church, we’ve begun hosting info sessions for anyone interested in finding out more about adoption and fostering, covering topics like our Biblical mandate to care for orphans and the basics of the process, as well as testimonies from families who’ve already adopted and fostered. We’re working towards providing church members who want to be actively involved in orphan care with the tools and knowledge to be effective in speaking up for orphans and vulnerable children. Healthy caregivers are vital to raising children well, so we’re also working on partnering with individuals and organisations who can help us train, equip and care for them. You can support KiBWE without it costing you a cent. There are many ways to get involved, including hosting birthday parties for the children, taking them on outings, caring for the foster mums and maintaining the homes. Without God none of this is possible, but with Him, we have an opportunity to change the trajectory of precious young lives.