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Children’s Village

THE ALMOND TREE CHILDREN OF PROMISE

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Source domain: thealmondtree.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

The document is a website page for The Almond Tree Children’s Village, a nonprofit organization in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa, that provides care for vulnerable children through foster homes, a temporary place of safety, a pre-school, and a school. It describes the village's cluster foster home model, where eight homes form a circle around a central communal area, each housing a mother and up to six children. The page includes testimonials from international and local volunteers who share their personal experiences and emotional connections with the children and staff.

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Donate to Support Children’s Village Operations

Donations help sustain the operations of The Almond Tree Children’s Village, including foster homes, pre-school, school, and social services. Your contribution supports vulnerable children in receiving a safe, loving, and stable environment.

Who it is for
individuals and organizations interested in supporting child welfare in South Africa
How to act on it
Visit the website and follow the donation or newsletter sign-up process to contribute
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Volunteer at The Almond Tree Children’s Village

Individuals can volunteer at The Almond Tree Children’s Village in Cloverdene, Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa. Volunteers support children, foster mothers, and staff in a community-based environment focused on nurturing vulnerable children. Opportunities are available for both short-term and long-term commitments.

Who it is for
individuals interested in international volunteering and child welfare
How to act on it
Contact The Almond Tree Children of Promise through their website to express interest in volunteering
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I volunteered myself! Because I have received permission from my employer to take three months off. I left for South Africa on Monday, September 5, 2022, where I was allowed to use my passion and talents for the project The Almond Tree.

Facts

Places

Gauteng

Key Takeaways

  • Cloverdene, Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Cluster Foster Homes
  • eight homes
  • maximum of six children per home
  • central communal play area
  • Temporary Place of Safety
  • Nurture Nest Pre-school
  • Children of Promise Independent School
  • Tjissie Trul - volunteered 3 months from September 5, 2022
  • Jasmine Kok - first International Volunteer, 6 months
  • Ashly Main - volunteered for almost 2 years
  • Alicia Paul - started volunteering August 2017
  • Granny Di Lavis - since May 2016
  • The Almond Tree Children’s Village
  • Tjissie Trul
  • Jasmine Kok
  • Ashly Main
  • Alicia Paul
  • Granny Di Lavis
  • Charms
  • Jo
  • Baby M
  • Baby S
  • Swallow’s Nest
  • Aqua IT Consulting

Dates

Closing Date

5 September 2022