Welcome once again, it’s a pleasure to be sharing our newsletter with you.

ADMISSIONS

August became busy with new admissions towards its end. We welcomed 3 new girls. One comes as far as Polokwane, 16 years old and in grade 9. The second one is from Johannesburg, 16 years and in grade 8. The third one is a 13 year old from Bronkorspruit, and in grade 8. All have been in children’s home, and once they are pregnant they can’t  fit in with other children anymore. They therefore needed to be out as soon as possible. This has become a major problem because the Department will place them and yet there is no payment for these children. Fatima House has to put them into a school, transport them, feed them, clothe them and take full responsibilities for these girls. It is through the generosity of our donors that we are still able to keep this ministry going. It is tough to depend on donations especially at this stage when the recession has hit the whole world.

BIRTHS AND FAREWELLS

No births were recorded during this month. The earliest expected date of birth will be mid September. We therefore urge our good donors to start preparing the starter packs and goodies for the coming babies!

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

The 6h of August was a memorable day for one of the girls. It was her birthday and she was turning 16. Sister Natalie and the other girls celebrated with her making it a special and memorable day.
A group of 8 girls from Pretoria High School came to be with the girls on the 12th of August. They came for a chat with the girls and in so doing, learn more about Fatima House and the essential services it provides to the communities. The girls had a nice and enjoyable time.

It is always encouraging and motivating to have our former girls either keeping in touch or sacrificing to pay a visit along with their little happy babies. It’s good to know most are coping very well with motherhood. Below are some of our ex- girls together with their healthy looking babies! These ladies are both moms and scholars!

We still involve our girls in various self help skills such as card making, knitting, sewing, cross stitching, crotching, basic computer training skills and cooking (which is only implemented on Saturdays). We get them to engage in a variety of activities with a positive hope that when they go back home mastering any one of the skills, they can be able to make a living, become independent and most importantly take care of their babies, (most want to keep their babies). Girls also do swimming during their free time.

THANKS

Our thanks go to all who support this kind of service that we render to our pregnant ladies, our Board of management, donors; friends of Fatima House, Good Shepherd people, our collaborators and most importantly the girls for choosing life for their babies.

Compiled by the Social Worker!