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It is back to school for our LIV Village pupils

It was with great excitement that our pupils arrived at LIV School for the first day of the 2013 school year. To add to the excitement of seeing their teachers and meeting new teachers…

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First day back to LIV School

First day back to LIV School

The first day back to school was a memorable day for all at LIV Village, as we gathered on the field steps where Tich and Joan Smith hoisted the South African and LIV flags followed by a prayer …

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LIV the change

LIV the change

Caffe Java, Bar ba Coa, Livingstones, Butcher Boys, Billy the Bums and Mamma Luciana’s are all showing their support for LIV this summer! These restaurants have posters, flyers or table talkers encouraging their patrons to SMS the word LIV to 40304 (each SMS costs R20) …

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Stars shining for LIV

Stars shining for LIV

We truly appreciate everyone creating awareness for LIV by wearing a LIV Wristband. Not only are they the best at what they do, but they have BIG hearts. Thanks to their support, the world will start to take notice of the important mission we have at LIV. Thank you for proudly wearing your LIV Wristbands …

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LIV Flowers – Allowing our Future Stars to blossom

LIV Flowers – Allowing our Future Stars to blossom

LIV Flowers, one of South Africa’s largest cut flower producers, is selling direct to the public …

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The St. Marys “Home Journey”

The St. Marys “Home Journey”

A mutually “beneficial journey” was undertaken by 34 Grade 9 girls and a number of enthusiastic staff over a period of six days. God’s vision for Liv Village was shared with the group and an orientation morning was spent on site. The young ladies from St. Marys then spent a further three days working on [...]

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Saracens Rugby Club are LIV Ambassadors

Saracens Rugby Club are LIV Ambassadors

Saracens are supporting the work of LIV, a South African children’s charity, by wearing the LIV logo on the right shoulder of their playing jerseys. LIV provides holistic residential care for vulnerable children, placing parentless children into a family environment where they receive unconditional love, care and nurturing. John Smit, a LIV ambassador, said: “LIV [...]

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The ‘John Smit Field’ is opened

John Smit, former Springbok and Sharks Captain, has been a LIV Ambassador since the LIV Banquet in April 2010 and with the launch of his foundation, The John Smit Foundation, LIV was chosen as one of the beneficiaries to raise money and awareness. John hosted a rugby match, called Barney’s Army, with players from all [...]

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