Ingane Yami is not an orphanage in the traditional sense. This child-care model is aimed at providing holistic care for children within a loving family environment. Each family consists of a mother that takes care of 6 children in a home. Children grow within their family unit until they leave for tertiary education reasons or to lead other independent lives, however even then they maintain emotional ties with their family.

Each mother is carefully selected and entrusted to take responsibility for her family. Her role is to ensure that a child’s basic needs are met in a loving and nurturing environment, instilling a sense of security and belonging from their early years to independent adulthood. She is trained to effectively care for children who come from a compromised health and social background in order to restore their dignity and value for life.

A support team, including a Village Director, social worker and trained counselors ensure that every mother receives the guidance and professional input that she requires. The Village Director oversees the daily running of the homes, however his focus is to play an active role in the lives of the children as a “father figure” and providing valuable mentorship. He also ensures that the daily needs of the household are met through the provision of food, toiletries, clothing and other household goods.

All staff will be trained and mentored to operate in love; humility, service and grace in order to better equip them to effectively raise the children in their care. We acknowledge that in order to raise healthy, happy, secure children, it is essential that their lives are based on solid Christian foundations. The village is a place where Christian values form the basis for the development of community members, staff and children.