About

Who We Are

Rainbow Children’s Village was founded in September 2005 as a safe haven for children who have suffered from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, as well as those who have been abandoned. In September 2022, we proudly reopened our newly renovated facility as a temporary refuge for children aged 3 to 10. Located on the West Rand, Gauteng, the home is ideally positioned to accept children in need from local hospitals, police stations, and non-governmental organisations in the area. Our primary mission is to provide a secure, temporary home for children whose living conditions are unsafe or detrimental to their well-being.

In collaboration with key government agencies and private organisations, we ensure that each child receives the counselling and support they need, while living in a warm and nurturing environment. Our dedicated team of skilled staff, board members and volunteers goes beyond providing just shelter, food, and education; we strive to create a loving home where children can form lasting friendships and experience the support of a family-like atmosphere.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide children with love, care, and holistic support in a safe, structured environment. Through counselling, nutrition, and quality education, we empower them to thrive and contribute to society, always prioritising their rights and best interests.

What We Do

Rainbow Children’s Village Safe House

Our safe house provides a nurturing, stable environment for abused and abandoned children that are placed in our care by organisations that are registered with the Department of Social Development. We provide a structured, calm place where highly-trained caregivers provide for their welfare and wellbeing.

Educate-A-Child Bursary Fund

Most of the families or guardians of the learners that Rainbow Children’s Village supports, face challenges in paying tuition fees for special needs education. To ensure that tuition is affordable for our beneficiaries, we have created the Educate-A-Child Bursary Fund. With your support, the fund subsidises tuition fees, stationery, after-school services and transport for learners in need.

Igugu Education Centre

Rainbow Children’s Village runs the Igugu Education Centre which provides a safe, supportive and engaging environment for learners outside of regular school hours. The Centre offers a secure space where children are supervised while their parents or guardians are at work. We provide homework assistance, tutoring and educational resources to reinforce classroom learning. The Centre also introduces children to arts, music, science, technology and other creative pursuits, as well as sports, games and outdoor play to promote physical health. Ultimately, the Igugu Education Centre helps children grow academically, socially and emotionally, supporting their overall development and well-being.

Special Needs Education

Rainbow Children’s Village has partnered with Sparrow Schools Educational Trust to prepare our youth with neurodiversity to become self-sufficient, responsible adults. Through a combination of comprehensive education, vocational training, and psychosocial support, Sparrow Schools aims to equip these young individuals with the skills they need for the future. Rainbow Children’s Village identifies learners from disadvantaged communities, often collaborating with other non-profit organisations focused on education, to ensure that children who need this specialised support can access it. For more information about Sparrow Schools’ programs, please visit www.sparrowschools.co.za.

Counselling Support

We partner with trained professionals to offer counselling that supports the physical, psychological and emotional recovery and ongoing development of children who have experienced abuse, trauma or abandonment. Our in-house Early Childhood Education practitioner assesses each child and incorporates their needs into our education programme. We partner with social workers to place school-age children into high-quality schooling to ensure they are not left behind in their educational journey.