ABOUT CAMPHILL VILLAGE

In 1964, a few pioneers with a group of young adults with special needs arrived on a large piece of sandy property. Together they planted trees, built houses, a bakery, a dairy and a chapel. Today these buildings and beautiful surroundings they created stand as a powerful testament of their courage and character. This is the community Camphill Village (West Coast) about 40km north of Cape Town.

Camphill Village provides a safe and secure environment for between 80 and 90 adults with special needs in which to live and work, so that they can experience a meaningful and happy life.

Residents live in houses in a life-sharing environment with home leaders (and their children) and young volunteers. They work in the homes, workshops, on the farm or vegetable gardens, producing quality produce, which is sold, and thereby assist in the sustainability of the organisation. Products are sold at various outlets, and at the Camphill Village monthly market (1st Sunday of each month except January).

Each resident is respected as an individual with individual needs. A range of therapies and education is offered to further development and skills of each resident. Camphill endeavours to create a culturally rich and wholesome life for all of its people.

Volunteers, both local and from oversees, spend a year doing practical work and receive a training. Staff are employed from the surrounding communities and empowered through training. Co-workers have dedicated themselves to living with residents in a life-sharing capacity.

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