Sparrow Village

I, by chance, came across this organisation on Facebook.

Sparrow Village is a semi self sustaining, miniature town in Gauteng, South Africa.  They support terminally ill children & adults, as well as abused or deserted children or children who have lost one or both of their parents to HIV/Aids.

Since they’re a non profit organisation, they need support any many ways.  From volunteers, host families, sponsors, to food & other items or donations.

Society has become flippant about the HIV/Aids pandemic, since we hear about it all the time and the common thought that if it doesn’t affect our lives, then why should we worry, has unfortunately become too prevalent.

As I browsed the website and looked at each of the little one’s faces,  I wondered what horrors they must’ve been exposed to or experienced.  I look at my own children and realise once again just how very blessed we are!  My children go to bed every night, showered with love, wearing warm clothes, with a full tummy and fall asleep in a comfy bed – healthy and happy.  What we take for granted, is a wonder for these little people.

For a bit of an education on the hardships of the other half or to find out how you can make a difference, go to www.sparrowvillage.co.za

I’ll be heading off to that side of the world in September and I’ll be stopping off there to donate whatever I can, that they need.