The vision of LIV Village is to Rescue a Child, Restore a Life, Raise a Leader and Release a Star. The story of our two youngest LIV Family members is all about this vision. Emmanuel was a day old when he was left inside a plastic bag by his mother. A community member saw the [...]
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Let there be light
LIV village came alive early this morning when we had friends of LIV and leaders of churches attending the Special Assembly. There was a palpable mood of pride as guests drove into the village and marvelled at God’s work all around them. Many were amazed to see the porgress made since LIV Village was offically [...]
LIV Village receiving excellent media coverage on their official opening ceremony
On the 4th November 2011, KZN Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize officially opened LIV Village in Verulam, a R90 million village for orphans and abandoned children, which has been the dream of LIV Village founder and former provincial cricketer, Tich Smith. As reported by the Daily News on the 3 November 2011 by Mpume Madlala: “KZN [...]
Night of 1000 banquets on 5 Nov
Last minute calls are being made to get as many of you on board to host a ‘banquet’ in your home with your friends on the 5th November. You can still register on-line or email admin@liv-village.com. We have ‘hosts’ registered in the UK, USA, Norway, Australia, Holland, Switzerland and South Africa. As you know, in [...]
Summary of Progress in the Village
So much seems to be happening that we felt it was time for a progress report. Our 6 mothers and children in residence are doing really well and settling into village life. The mothers are daily tending the vegetable garden which is already harvesting spinach. LIV recycling is working well. The wormery is ensuring that [...]
Chris White’s epic skateboard marathon
Chris White, the 21 year old from Exeter in Devon, set off from the quiet Shropshire village of Brimfield near Ludlow on an epic 200 mile skate, or push as it’s called, finishing at Exeter Cathedral. This marathon would be a challenge for even the most experienced of skaters but Chris is taking it on [...]
