Rehoboth has two main objectives. The first one is to have the vulnerable children at Rehoboth reunited with (extended) family if possible. If this is not possible, the second objective is to have the children grow up at Rehoboth into mature independent role model adults that will contribute to society in a positive way.

Rehoboth comes from the Bible verse Genesis 26:22. The story is about Isaac's shepherds who kept moving away from the Philistines due to the fighting over wells. When they eventually moved far enough that there was no more fighting, they dug a well and named it “Rehoboth”. Rehoboth means “lots of space to flourish in the land.” The symbolism behind the name Rehoboth is that God is the One providing space and means to take care of orphaned and abandoned children who have no families to look after them, in order for them to flourish. It is a privilege to take care of such children at Rehoboth; our prayer is that the children will grow into beautiful people and flourish.

You can help in several ways:
A: As a volunteer
B: As a financial supporter
C: As a representative
D: As a sponsor of a children's house

Further details how to help can be found under the menu button "Support Us".

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to help. We will be happy to provide you with more information on how to become involved. You may contact us through the info box on this page.

Rehoboth has chosen to serve and care for a special target group, namely children that have no family or extended family or that is willing or able to care for the child. Without intervention, they are likely to remain hospitalized until their death. Rehoboth wants to provide loving care to this special target group - orphaned and abandoned children of which most are living with HIV/AIDS.

Rehoboth has a five-way holistic approach and takes care of children in the following areas: spiritual, emotional, physical, educational and medical. Rehoboth is unique in this way, by providing quality family life to a group of children with special needs.

People working in HIV care in the KwaZulu-Natal province have identified the need to care for orphans living with HIV/AIDS. They see the Rehoboth approach as a viable program and are strong supporters of our efforts. Also the local community support Rehoboth fully.

Yes Rehoboth is in favor that children are preferably cared for with the (extended) family. Sometimes the family situation changes and a child can be placed back. Sometimes with social work intervention, the family is now able to care for the child again. This is part of Rehoboth's two main objectives. However, if this is not possible, then the child will grow up at Rehoboth and our aim is that he or she is becoming an independent role model adult with a job and who can contribute to society in a positive way.

Other areas of HIV care such as home-based care or hospice care are already offered by other NGO's (Non Governmental Organizations) or government departments, leading to a strong community-based HIV care delivery system. Rehoboth therefore focuses on caring for orphaned and abandoned children living with HIV/AIDS in collaboration with the local hospitals and other NGO’s.

Rehoboth is closely linked to the Murchison hospital, the local government hospital with a "mission-minded" administration. Through quality medical services they support the Rehoboth team in offering the proper medical care to the infected children. Without such support, this care system would not be possible. A close network has been established with all other HIV related stakeholders within the area and region. Rehoboth is a member of the CINDI network. Rehoboth has established very strong relationships with other key role-players like Social Development, Department of Health, specialized hospitals in Durban, KZN Housing, UGU Municipality and the Hibiscus Coast Municipality. All of the partnerships Rehoboth has established are contributing to the holistic care approach for HIV positive children.

Stigma and fear are real and present in the local community. Rehoboth tries to break through these barriers by teaching our staff and their families and friends the truth about HIV & AIDS. Some of Rehoboth’s own staff battle with this disease and although they see what our care is doing to the quality of life for the children, the stigma and fear keeps some from coming forward to ask for help and medical care. We reach out to all our staff with the love of Christ and support them and their families in every possible way.

Yes, there are possibilities to foster or adopt a child from Rehoboth. Check Support us to learn more.

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