Nestled in the picturesque landscape at coordinates 26°58’28”S, 31°14’53”E, Lentsaba...
Read MoreLentsaba Farm is creating a self-sustaining community where food production, education, entrepreneurship, wellness, creativity, and hospitality work together to restore hope and equip children with the skills they need to flourish.
Lentsaba has 250 arable acres and its subtropical climate affords opportunities a for a range of crops including a macadamia orchard , miscellaneous crops of peanuts, legumes and vegetables. A fruit orchard with mangoes, citrus fruits, and avocados is planned. Additionally, a small apiary provides honey for the farm and is sold in the community.
The vision is to provide the bulk of food needed on the property. Sustainable techniques will be employed to yield the freshest and most nutritious food.
Children will acquire skills from early on to build their confidence and to enjoy expressing their creativity. Teen girls are beginning a culinary project that will also teach them basic business principles. Chickens not only provide fresh eggs, but opportunities to learn useful skills
Music and the arts will be emphasized, not only to enrich the lives of the children but to give them additional livelihood opportunities. The education campus will include space for instrumental and vocal music education and performance. Currently, echoes of the singing of the children can be heard almost daily, promoting their sense of wellbeing and contentment.
Lentsaba will be unique in its emphasis on wholistic health. A Healthy Lifestyle Program will include a regimen incorporating: Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, Fresh Air, Rest and Trust in God. This lifestyle program has proven successful in improving quality of life and longevity.
When fully developed, Visitors will be invited to enjoy Lentsaba’s mountain views, healthy foods and see how the children are being served.
The initial dream for Lentsaba was a to locate an idyllic setting where orphaned children, especially those facing the direst risks, could find a nurturing home. These children, susceptible to the harsh realities of abuse and human trafficking, needed a safe space to grow, learn, and eventually evolve into empowered, productive citizens. Lentsaba Farm, almost as if by a stroke of serendipity or divine design, emerged as the miraculous solution to this earnest prayer.
As the project unfolded, each step seemed to be guided by a providential hand, ensuring that the dream didn’t stray from its destined path. A remarkable synergy was ignited when a team of innovative architecture students from Andrews University stepped in. With a blend of creativity and compassion, they developed a comprehensive master plan, laying the groundwork for a community that would offer much more than shelter—it would provide hope, care, and a future.
Building on this solid foundation, a second group of dedicated individuals brought their expertise to the forefront, finalizing the architectural designs for the inaugural homes. These homes are not just structures; they are designed with love and foresight. Each residence features two bedrooms, thoughtfully arranged to comfortably accommodate four children in bunk beds. Additionally, each home includes quarters meticulously designed for a Caregiver or House Aunty, ensuring that the children receive constant support, guidance, and the warmth of a familial bond.
For the children destined to live in Lentsaba Children’s Village, many of whom have been deprived of even the most basic comforts of a safe and sanitary living environment, this initiative promises to offer a transformative experience. Lentsaba is set to become more than just a residence; it’s envisioned as a ‘home sweet home’—a sanctuary where laughter replaces tears, where safety supersedes fear, and where every child is given the wings to soar into a brighter future.
This noble vision is rapidly approaching its realization, accelerated by the generous hearts at the Greater Works Church in Indianapolis. Their substantial donation helped secure the first homes. A retired couple helped fund a third structure temporarily serving as the multipurpose center. Plans call for construction of two houses capable of accommodating twelve children in each with a lounge and common area providing the social space currently missing in the existing homes. Older children will have access to a small library of books, games and study space which will help in their socialization and emotional adjustment.
As the walls rise and the roofs take shape, Lentsaba Farm stands as a testament to what unity, compassion, and unwavering faith in a shared dream can achieve—a safe haven where every child is cherished and the seeds of a hopeful future are sown with tender care.
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