About Us

Ingane Yami is an isiZulu word meaning “My Child”. It stands as a declaration that every child belongs to their Father God.

Ingane Yami Children’s Village is a permanent, loving home for orphaned and vulnerable children. Nestled in the picturesque Shongweni Valley, just outside of Durban, our Village is designed with care and purpose. Our Village consists of individual homes, each housing six children and a dedicated foster mother. Our team, which includes foster mothers, qualified teachers, and a devoted support staff, works tirelessly to ensure every child’s emotional, educational, physical, and spiritual needs are met.

Rescue a child. Restore a life. Rebuild a family. Release a leader

It’s all about Rewriting Stories!

Our Story

Our story began in the hearts of Roger and Yvonne Greig, the Senior Pastors of Open Skies Church (formerly Kloof Harvest Church). In 2007, the Greig’s saw first-hand the devastating effects of the HIV/Aids crisis through the life of their domestic worker Jayne. God began to stir in Yvonne’s heart with the resounding question “Yvonne, what about the children!?” Later that year God connected Yvonne with Watoto Children’s Village in Uganda, which now serves as the basis of our Children’s Village model.

We believe there is no substitution for the love of God and the nurture of a mother, and every child deserves to grow up knowing what that is.

At Ingane Yami our children are not just faceless number’s, but they are prized and cherished individuals, who God knows by name.

Progress so far

Currently (Jan 2025) we have 7 complete homes with 29 children. Our 8th home is complete, and is occupied by our Village “mom and dad”.

Our on-site Ingane Yami School provides exceptional education from Grade 000 to Grade 7, empowering our children with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Beyond academics, our children thrive in recreational activities on our beautiful astro-turf sports field, where they enjoy soccer, hockey, netball, cricket, and tennis. The Resource Center offers a welcoming space for our children to connect, play, and unwind.

Thanks to our dedicated community of volunteers, our children also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extra-mural activities. They attend ballet, swimming, gymnastics, and tennis lessons at local venues, and enjoy in-house sessions in playball, PE, and music, all at no cost to their families. These programs provide our children with well-rounded development, helping them grow physically, creatively, and socially.

Hear the heart behind Ingane Yami; the stories of rescue that make it all worth it.

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