Rescue a child, Restore a life,
Raise a leader and Release a star.
There are over 5 million orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa with 12,000 being added every month, and hundreds of thousands of child-headed households.
LIV Lanseria is home to 38 children and reaches more than 2,500 children each day. Nine programs provide a variety of services to the informal communities around Lanseria Airport.
Come and say hello:
T: +27 82 465 6972
E: admin@liv-lanseria.com
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About LIV Lanseria
LIV Lanseria (previously Refilwe Community Project) has been assisting the Lanseria communities for over 27 years.
Founded in 1991, initially as a health care clinic, we have since developed a strong focus on child care, community development and skills upliftment through education and mentorship.
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LIV founders, Tich and Joan Smith, have had a vision of many villages across South Africa and agreed in 2015, together with Le-anne Kleynhans, to look at founding a village in Gauteng. Le-anne felt the Lord calling them to Lanseria, and, with Sheldon Delport, entered into conversation with Refilwe Community Project.
As time went by a great synergy was discovered between the two organizations. Both felt that the best way to develop the Lanseria village was through a merger and the two organizations combined in 2018.
Programmes
Our nine programs work with the children in our care and the children in our communities in order to create a brighter future for all.
- Families
- Baby Home
- ECD
- Ithuteng (After School)
- Kids Club
- Holiday Club
- 947 Cycle Challenge
- LIV2Serve
- Volunteers
- LIV2Run
- Raising Leaders
LIV Lanseria Families
LIV is about the restoration of family, a safe environment where the children entrusted to us are placed in a home with a mother and father to love them, with new brothers and sisters, and where all their needs are met.
A place where they can grow and then be released as stars into the world.
We can provide for up to 10 God Parent families living at LIV Lanseria. Each family consists of between 4 to 6 children. The Department of Social Development places each child with a suitable God Parent family, by court order.
LIV Lanseria Baby Home
El Roi Baby Home opened its doors in October 2012. Named for “the God who sees us”, El Roi is a place where we provide a safe and loving home for babies on their way to adoption with help from Abba Adoptions.
We are seeking to create a home environment where our babies receive all of the things they need to have a healthy, loving and balanced start to life.
This is done through intentional bonding therapy and kangaroo care, daily one-on-one stimulation and physical therapies, on-site medical supervision and quality staffing.
LIV Lanseria ECD
As a community development organization, we aim to help disadvantaged and vulnerable children in our local communities.
This is the main reason why LIV Lanseria started a preschool.
At LIV we believe that the basis of success in education is a good grounding; especially between the ages of 2 and 6. Mental, emotional, spiritual and physical development is crucial at these ages.
LIV Lanseria After School
The end of July 2015 marked the launch of our Ithuteng Community After Care Centre and Recycle Project, which offers structured educational support to over 160 children who live in the nearby Joe Slovo Informal Settlement (Lanseria).
We are so excited about this project and would like to extend an opportunity to you to join hands with LIV Lanseria and the Joe Slovo community because as the name of the project says, ‘Come, now is the time to learn’.
LIV Lanseria Kids Club
Every Saturday LIV Lanseria hosts a program that brings children of LIV Lanseria and the Joe Slovo community together for a morning of fun.
This day includes bible verses, praise and worship, memory verses and a nutritious meal. We average 160 children at a kids club plus 20 – 30 youth helpers. This program runs from 8:30-13:00, including the preparation time.
LIV Lanseria Holiday Club
Holiday club runs during the school holidays. The program runs from 8:30 – 15:30 for the leaders and 9:30 – 14:00 for the children.
The day is jam packed with games, arts and crafts, sports, bible lessons, food, acting and dance sessions and much much more.
The program is designed by our youth leaders within a framework. They choose the theme, activities, roles and responsibilities.
LIV Lanseria 947 Cycle Club
Use the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge to Ride for a Purpose greater than your personal goals.
Whether you’re raising awareness of funds for a cause, cycling in memory of a loved one or riding for a cause close to your heart, the spirit of the event encourages riders to open their hearts as they take to the roads.
LIV2Serve
A 12-month discipleship program focusing on identity, vision and serving LIV Lanseria and the local community.
The LIV2Serve students will gain an understanding of missions, discipleship and equipping for their future.
They will enroll in the South African Theological Seminary to do the accredited cross roads course, Alpha course and various other Spiritual enriching programs.
LIV Lanseria Volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role in the life of the village.
LIV Lanseria provides opportunity for people from around the world to spend time on the village, serving in the various departments.
LIV Lanseria also offer corporate team building days, which are an excellent social investment opportunity for any business or organisational groups.
Raising Leaders
LIV Lanseria runs a preschool on site and supports more than 40 day care centers in the surrounding informal settlements.
We partner with trusted schools in our area to offer our children the education that is right for them. Our two after school programs serve nearly 200 students and focus on maths and literacy, as well as career guidance for those in high school.
Direct Deposit and other giving methods:
Please use your name as the reference on each deposit made and email proof of payment to admin@liv-lanseria.com so that we can personally thank you for your generosity.
LIV Lanseria Bank Details
Account Name: LIV Lanseria
Bank: First National Bank
Branch Name: Cresta
Branch Code: 254905
Account Number: 61144044023
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ768
LIV Stitching Refilwe Bank Details
Account Name: Stichting Refilwe
Bank: Rabobank
Branch Name: Rekening
Branch Code: 254905
Account Number: Dissel 7 8281 ML Genemuiden
KVK: NL37RABO.0332.1078.92
58113843
LIV UK Bank Details
Account Name: Friends of Refilwe
Bank: Natwest Bank
Branch Name: West Kirby Branch, 10 Banks Road, West Kirby, CH48 4LG
Account Number: 77660021
Registration Number: 1168982
LIV USA Banking Details
Account Name: National Christian Foundation
Bank: Bank of North Georgia
A Division of Synovus Bank (Alpharetta, GA)
Account Number: 061100606
Reference: #2534777LIVLANSERIA
Other ways to give 🙂
Givengain Fundraising
Direct Debit (debit order)
If you do not wish to pay online, but would like to sign up for a monthly or single donation, please download a Direct Debit form, complete and email back to admin@liv-lanseria.com
USA Postal Giving
National Christian Foundation
Mail to ATTN: Contribution Services
11625 Rainwater Drive, Suite 500 Alpharetta, GA 30009
(Please include a note that explains what you are donating to with THE LIV Fund #2534777LIVLANSERIA in the check memo)
Partner with LIV
Do good and reap the benefits on your BBBEE scorecard
LIV is B-BBEE verified and is able to give both B-BBEE thank you letters as well as Section 18As as we are a registered PBO.
BEE Details
N.P.O No: 025/397
P.B.O No: 930013722,
V.A.T No: 4510235379
Black Beneficiary Status:
Black, South African Beneficiaries: 98%
B-BBEE SED Recognition: 100%
Get in touch
We would love to hear from you. Better yet, why not pay us a visit?
Call Us
T: +27 82 465 6972
F: +27 86 510 4036
NETHERLANDS OFFICE:
T: +31 641 85 89 01
T: +31 628 25 06 34
UK OFFICE:
T: +44 121 272 7259
Find Us
Plot 87 & 90
Pelindaba Road (R512)
Lanseria, Johannesburg
NETHERLANDS OFFICE:
Dissel 7, 8281 ML Genemuiden,
Netherlands
UK OFFICE:
Cornerstone House, 5 Ethel Street
Birmingham, B2 4BG, UK
