Our Story: The Roots of the Host Tree
Kingdom Child is a social program of Adopt-a-Village, founded in 2019 as a Section 21 Non-Profit Organisation. We are dedicated to supporting school children aged 6 to 17 who are facing mental health challenges in the Eastern Free State communities of Harrismith and Qwa Qwa.
Our approach guides children on a journey towards sustainable independence and growth through sports, drama therapy, and responsible tourism practices.
Our Background
Kingdom Child was born when its members recognized a common threat of mental health running through their communities. Many members had varying traumatic experiences, having seen themselves, family members, or friends lose interest in their education or put their studies on hold due to mental health disorders.
Our work is situated in the Eastern Free State, where communities like Harrismith and Qwa Qwa have become the embodiment of a broken community.
The struggle to overcome adversity has left deep wounds, leading to abject poverty, dysfunctional families, and moral decay that robs deserving children of a rewarding life. This reality sparked an intense desire to help the school children of these communities learn to love themselves and one another.
Our vision
- To be a silent yet powerful force that creates and delivers positive, sustainable socio-economic well-being to school children suffering from mental health issues in the Eastern Free State.
- To champion the awareness of mental health among school children as a core and non-negotiable value.
- To foster a sense of responsibility, achievement, and self-confidence through active participation in sports, arts, cultural exchange, community upliftment, and responsible tourism.
Our mission
Our work is driven by an intense desire to help school children in the Eastern Free State overcome adversity by learning to love themselves and one another. We focus on creating a supportive environment where children facing mental health challenges can begin their journey toward sustainable independence and growth.
Creating a Foundation for Growth
To create a conducive and supportive environment for school children, ensuring they develop the sustainable capacity and ability to navigate life's challenges that could otherwise impede their educational journey.
The Empowerment Process
To be the "host tree" that empowers, rehabilitates, and integrates school children.
Building Self-Reliant Citizens
To enable them to become self-reliant and contributing members of society through education, sports, drama therapy, and responsible tourism practices.