Mission
iThemba's mission is "to be a place of Hope for shaping future leaders." This vision includes excellence in parenting, education, and lifting up awareness regarding high risk behaviors. The leadership of iThemba is committed to "always putting children first."
Each year, the iThemba campus opens a new home, until there are eight homes total. Additionally, there are plans for 300 students to attend the iThemba Academy by 2010. By developing the potential of these young citizens, iThemba aims to make a lasting impact on their future communities. |
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Within each home, a couple serves as foster parents to approximately 6 children. Each of the children at iThemba have been identified as potential future leaders. iThemba is intentional about developing each child spiritual, psychologically, socially, and as leaders. In addition to quality schooling and exceptional child care, iThemba is committed to seeing each child through their transition to adulthood, including post-secondary education and establishment as contributing adults in the South African community. At iThemba, children are nurtured and equipped to reach their maximum potential with a vision for their larger community.
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History
In 2003, visionary leader Danie van den Heever, a retired businessman from Durham, South Africa established iThemba. "iThemba" is the isiZulu word for "Hope." Plans are underway for a new home to be established each year. Presently, there are three homes of iThemba - Esther House, Joseph House, and the newly opened Joshua House. In addition to these homes , the iThemba campus's school is growing to support the broader Embo/Hillcrest community. Additional campus programs include parenting and health education classes. iThemba is truly impacting South Africa today and in the future! |