THANK YOU TO UK SUPPORTERS OF LIV LUKHANYISO
LIV Lukhanyiso would like to extend a very big thanks to our wonderful supporters from the UK for their incredible and unwavering commitment to our cause.
Story of Hope
LIV2Run – LINDI’S STORY
As a child I was full of energy. As soon as I could walk, I started running. I remember my family paying me to keep still on many occasions. Like many athletes my running career started on the cross country field in primary school.
LIV2Run – PHAKAMANI’S STORY
My life started in one of the biggest Townships in South Africa – Imbali Stage 2 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. I was born on 12th January 1992 and am the firstborn in a family of 6, 5 siblings and a father, unfortunately my mother passed away.
LIV2Run – SINOVUYO’S STORY
I was born in Ndwedwe on the 10th of October 1995 and attended Ndwedwe Junior Primary School. Here I was introduced to different sports, including football, netball, and running. That is when I fell in love with running. My passion was hindered because my mother and I both had no ID. This stopped me from …
NOURISHING MINDS: THE VITAL LINK BETWEEN EDUCATION AND NUTRITION
There is a vital link between education and nutrition at our LIV Cape Town ECD Centre. Here we provide balanced meals four times a day to enhance the well-being, behaviour, and concentration of our learners – made possible by our partnership with SPAR Western Cape.
A SUCCESSFUL MEETING WITH THE MAKANA MUNICIPALITY
In early March 2023 some of our board members met with Ms Yandiswa Vara the Mayor of Makana, and the Municipal Manager Mr Pumelelo Kate to discuss the proposed LIV Lukhanyiso village. We are very pleased to say that it was a positive meeting.
A NEW CHANCE FOR PHAMELA’S FAMILY
Phamela and her husband came to the new LIV Cape Town ECD to enroll their daughter, Naledi. In speaking to them I learned that they have 4 children. I asked about work and both responded that they are unemployed. Her husband was retrenched at the end of 2022 and Phamela struggled to find work despite having a Matric qualification and a Driver’s Licence.
COME TOGETHER YOUTH FESTIVAL 2023
From the 26th-28th of June, we had our second Come Together Youth Festival at LIV Durban. Over the three days, we saw around 350 young people between the ages of 13 and 17 from LIV Durban, our local community, and beyond, gathering to worship Jesus and hear the message of the gospel. We had a …
FROM ABANDONED INFANT TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS STAR!
Thomas, who overcame the challenges of abandonment to become a Special Olympics star, all thanks to the love and support received at LIV Thokomala. Witness the transformative power of a nurturing environment that helps children like Thomas thrive and feel loved.
LIV LUKHANYISO VILLAGE UPDATE
In the build-up to breaking ground at LIV Lukhanyiso, a considerable amount of preparation work has been going on behind the scenes to get us to this point. Thank you to all those involved and for the hard work from the teams at CITEPLAN (Townplanners) and The Workplace Agency (Architects).Â