SEEDS as an organisation of volunteers that presides over finances which have been made available for the purpose of supporting Schools, Education, Empowerment, Developments amongst the underprivileged people of South Africa.
2004
Johann van der Walt negotiated a lease for 30 years with the then YMCA, for premises on their grounds and paid the leasing costs for 30 years in advance. Little Lambs relocated to the new premises on the YMCA grounds. The infrastructure consisted of 3 small rooms and a toilet.
2004
Johann van der Walt partnered with Marlis Schaper to fundraise for the Little Lambs. She becomes a long lasting supporter and friend and with Kinderhilfe-Kapstadt she successfully fundraises overseas, especially in Germany.
2005
SEEDS is successfully registered as an NPO and Trust to cater for the fast growing Little Lambs.
2007
Sadly Johan passed away but his memory lives on in the values of SEEDS Trust and in our hearts!
2005 – 2009
Thanks to Marlis/Kinderhilfe-Kapstadt and the generosity of various overseas corporate and private sponsors Little Lambs buildings are extended and upgraded.
Little Lambs has 11 classrooms, 13 toilets, a kitchen to cater for 150 children, an enclosed veranda and a large playground
2015
Department of Social Development registers Little Lambs to accommodate 285 children.
2019 – 2020
At Little Lambs in Hout Bay SEEDS Trust plans to build extra classrooms to accommodate an After School Care Centre for children leaving Little Lambs at 6 years. The children aged 7 – 13 years will be assisted with homework.
iKhaya le Themba
2010 – 2017
The need for an afterschool care centre is being discussed. Marlis negotiates with iKhaya le Themba and agrees to fund renovations to accommodate children from Little Lambs. Extensive expansion is being funded by Marlis/Kinderhilfe-Kapstadt/SEEDS to allow for Little Lambs children aged 7 – 13 years being cared for in the afternoons.
Heuwel Speelskool Calitzdorp
2015
In Calitzdorp at the Heuwel Speelskool a second building with 4 classrooms, storeroom and toilets are sponsored through Marlis/Kinderhilfe-Kapstadt/SEEDS.
2020
A third building with 4 extra classroom is built to accommodate an After School Care Centre for children aged 7 – 13 years and for additional space for the Daycare Centre.
Ark Angels Educare
2016 – 2018
SEEDS Trust initiates and builds a new daycare centre for Ark Angels Educare in Overcome Heights/Vrygrond for 120 children. All funds raised through Marlis/Kinderhilfe-Kapstadt/SEEDS.
Ark True-North
2019 – 2020
SEEDS partners with True-North and assists specific projects through Marlis/Kinderhilfe-Kapstadt/SEEDS.
True-North builds a new Day Care for Little Lambs in Overcome Heights with Marlis/Kinderhilfe-Kapstadt/SEEDS to donate the interior finishes.
Sakhisizwe
2019 – 2020
Financial assistance toward salaries through Marlis/Kinderhilfe-Kapstadt/SEEDS.