Merryfield Village, registered in both South Africa and U.S. as an NPO/PBO, is a Christian based ministry serving orphaned, vulnerable and special needs children. First, come alongside and help others with the same vision and secondly, through the creation of a long-term cluster foster care scheme. The cluster ministry will provide a place of belonging for each child entering its doors in cottages housing 6 children and a house mother or set of house parents. Merryfield’s seeks to be a home to as many children in need in the Kouga area and may include a primary and secondary school, clinic, chapel, skills/vocational training, and horse therapy secluded on a working farm with an open campus. Living on a farm provides opportunities for the children to learn in and outside the home. Playing together on the sports field, playground, working alongside the staff in the gardens, and helping take care of the animals allow a place for the children to learn things like teamwork, diligence and responsibility. There are over 5 million orphans located in South Africa due to, AIDs, disease, poverty, and drug abuse. By focusing on the orphaned population, we believe God can change not only the lives of these children but impact the future of a nation. Merryfield Village directors and staff carry a vision to see hearts revived, minds renewed and leaders released through selflessly loving and caring for children.
