Kleinkrantz Childcare and Youth Development Centre

The Kleinkrantz Centre has been operating since 2007, providing care for over 60 children through its Crèche, Grade R, and after-school programs, supported by a dedicated staff of eight. In addition to daily care, the centre offers various youth development initiatives, including swimming lessons, Friday evening activities, soccer, and netball. Since its establishment, the centre has contributed to improvements in the children’s academic performance and their social and moral behaviour.

Kula Malaika Children’s Centre

For many years, Kula Malaika has assisted children from the Lancewood Primary School with homework and supported a small informal crèche on the school grounds. In 2022, we began developing the Kula Malaika Children’s Centre on the Kula Malaika Farm. Today, we care for approximately 30 children in the Crèche and Grade R programs, as well as over 20 children in after-school care. Our five staff members ensure that the children learn through play and receive nutritious meals throughout the day. The after-school children also enjoy engaging in woodwork and cooking and baking activities at our skills training facilities on the farm.

Life Skills Training Farm

The farm was purchased in 2010 to fulfil Kula Malaika’s vision. Our Skills Training Program comprises three key components:

A) In-House Training
We can accommodate four young adults on our farm in Hoogekraal (Knysna), where they participate in practical learning across various work areas, including the wood workshop, café, guest accommodation, craft workshop, craft shop, vegetable garden, early childhood development, and animal husbandry. Qualified trainers and experienced volunteers provide essential skill development, while supervision and counselling sessions help participants address past traumas and foster moral and ethical values. The natural farm environment supports the development of essential coping skills for future growth.
Participants live on the farm and receive a monthly stipend to cover their living expenses while they learn skills such as cooking, housekeeping, and budgeting. The duration of placement ranges from one to two years, after which we assist participants in securing employment or pursuing further training. Past collaborations have successfully transitioned participants to institutions such as the Francois Ferreira Academy, Fancourt, South Cape College, De Style Furniture, and various hospitality businesses in the Garden Route area.

B) Workshops
We also offer weekend and short-term workshops in woodwork, wood turning, hospitality, and housekeeping for young adults in the Wilderness/Sedgefield area. Participants who demonstrate a passion for learning may subsequently join our in-house training program. Additionally, children in our after-school care program participate in workshops focused on woodwork and hospitality.

C) Craft Workshop
Our Craft Workshop provides a supportive environment for women and young mothers to earn a living through crafting while their children are cared for in our children’s centre.

Many young people in South Africa face limited opportunities and struggle for survival, often becoming involved in drugs and crime. We believe that everyone has been given unique gifts and talents by our creator, and that, given the chance, they can realize these gifts and fulfil their God-given purpose in life. The Life Skills Training Farm is making a difference, with the café, craft shop, and sale of home-produced goods helping to sustain our farm projects.