"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
Winston Churchill

We Need Your Help

The delicate balance between therapy and income from our workshops plus the contributions of parents and siblings cannot cover our carefully budgeted costs, and as government subsidies have not met the increased cost of living in the last five years we run on an annual deficit. Contributions from our friends in the local community help us bridge the funding gap and enable us to continue providing compassionate, quality care to the handicapped children and adults who make Camphill School and Farm their home.

Our mission is to create a diverse, lively and supportive environment where people with disabilities learn to live with their limitations, rather than suffer from them, and help them discover and develop their potential to the fullest extent. We value each person, regardless of disability, for their unique ability to contribute to the village.

Donations allow us to:

• renovate and improve our existing buildings
• purchase equipment and accomplish special projects and programs
• build an endowment fund to ensure future generations of people with special needs to benefit from life at Camphill Hermanus

Current Giving Opportunities:

• Villager Aid Fund to provide permanent financial support for needy Villagers.
• Child Sponsorship Fund: Provide financial support to a child and receive updates on his/her life in the school.
• Aging in Community: Help us address the challenging task of meeting the changing needs of aging community members.
• Publications: Underwrite printing costs for newsletters, fundraising and other publications.
• Cultural Programs: Sponsor a concert, art exhibit or workshop for a festival
• Craft Program: Support meaningful, creative work and training programs.
• Building and Equipment:
  • wetlands water purifying project
  • alien tree removal and reforesting