Our organisation

Rehoboth Trust is a Christian Charity organization officially registered with the Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organization (012-129 NPO). We hold Section 18a status and have achieved 90% B-BBEE compliance. This status offers a significant benefit to our South African donors, allowing them to claim a portion of their contributions back from the South African Revenue Services (SARS).

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Board of trustees

The Board of Trustees holds final responsibility for Rehoboth towards its stakeholders. They guard the vision and ensure accountability. The Board consists of five South African members. They are supported by the Strategic Leadership Team for short and long-term guidance.

Strategic leadership team

The Strategic Leadership Team consists of the Managing Director and the Childcare Director of Rehoboth. Together they are responsible for the day-to-day running of the organization. The Directors have appointed a Management Team who oversee different Departments, whom in turn execute the practical daily operations. Both Directors are accountable and report back to the Board of Trustees of Rehoboth.

The directors

Alfons is the Managing Director of Rehoboth and Yvonne fulfills the role of Childcare Director. The van der Galiën family loves the diversity the work brings, from the laughter to the joy of seeing children develop into beautiful individuals. They feel truly blessed to be part of Rehoboth for over 25 years. Their greatest desire is to live out the biblical verse Colossians 3:23.

Whatever you do, work heartily,
as for the Lord and not for men.

Colossians 3:23

Operations

To ensure the best possible care, our operations are divided into three dedicated branches.

Childcare management
Led by the Childcare Director, this team focuses on the direct well-being of the children. It includes social staff such as caregivers, assistants, and therapists, healthcare staff including nutritionists and specialists, and education staff.
General management
This branch handles the essential support structures, including spiritual care, human resources, financial management, IT, and logistics.
Estate management
This team maintains the homes and the grounds, utilizing estate support staff and housekeeping cleaners.

Staff

Our team consists of dedicated individuals who share a passion for children. We are deeply committed to our local community. As a policy, Rehoboth recruits and trains as much as possible local staff. This to fill as many paid positions as is financially viable in order to alleviate local unemployment. On the other hand, volunteers are crucial for Rehoboth to be financially efficient and effective. Together with our staff, they pour their knowledge and passion into the children.

Childcarers

We have learned that word of mouth is the best way to find a wonderful carer with a mother’s heart and train her to be a medical caregiver as well. After in-depth interviews and making sure the qualifications are up to standard, applicants are first starting as childcare relievers for two houses. If they are doing well, they can become housemothers. Housemothers preferably have had their own children who have already left the house. Housemothers care for the children for around 22 days per month. The same reliever always looks after the children while the housemother is on leave to provide stability and strengthen the bonding process.

Teachers

Rehoboth is built on the dedication of people with a passion for children. We are proud to have formed a team that combines the strength of our local community with the enthusiasm of volunteers from around the world. Whether living just around the corner, or coming from overseas, every staff member shares the same commitment to provide a loving and safe environment where children can flourish and can learn.

Support staff

Rehoboth cannot function without the support staff. Local people have been hired and trained for a wide variety of tasks. Support staff take care of repairs and maintenance of buildings, gardening, taking care of the cars, maintaining the macadamia orchard, and even small building projects.

Volunteers

Volunteers typically serve in a supporting role for 3 to 12 months. Additionally, we welcome groups of volunteers to help out for a shorter period. Our volunteers are the hands and feet of Christ in any day-to-day tasks. They usually help in the education groups or assist with sports, music, administration, or even fundraising. Specific group projects might include setting up a vegetable garden, painting houses, or running a sports or Bible camp.

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Endorsements

We cannot do this work alone. Providing holistic care requires strong cooperation with government bodies, medical institutions, and the local community. We are grateful for the trust placed in us and the ongoing support we receive from our partners. The following organizations, among others, have endorsed Rehoboth: