Organisational excellence
Under the dedicated supervision of crisis-care parent Linda Davis, and ably assisted by a small team of full-time employees and a group of willing volunteers, the babies benefit from good nutrition and loving nurture, which has seen many under-nourished and traumatised babies flourish into healthy, happy children. Babies who are in need of medical care are treated by a local paediatrician who volunteers his services.

Changed lives in turn changing lives
By 2010 more than 80 ‘Fairhavens babies’ had been adopted or fostered, bringing joy to many childless couples and providing a loving family unit for these children. Some of the adoptive parents travel from as far afield as Denmark, spending an emotional week touring the region to gain an understanding of their baby’s background while the legal documentation is finalised. Strong bonds have been forged between Fairhavens and these new parents and we are always delighted to receive reports of how well ‘our’ babies adjust to their new families.

Our vision for growth
Fairhavens Babies Home was originally housed on the premises of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Durban North, which provided a safe environment for the children and easy access for caregivers and volunteers. In April 2010 Indlela purchased a property in Kensington Drive, enabling Fairhavens to relocate to more spacious premises that offer increased opportunities for the community to get actively involved. Our vision is to establish further homes, increasing our ability to cope with the large number of abandoned children.