ILLOVO · KWAZULU-NATAL · SOUTH AFRICA
Every Child Deserves a Family,
Every Child Deserves a Family,
a Future & a Place to Belong
For over 20 years, Mother of Peace has given vulnerable children more than shelter — a real home, caring house mothers, quality education, and a pathway to a meaningful future.
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66
Children Supported
20+
Years of Impact
Family
-Based Care Model
4
Sustainability Projects
Who We Are
A Home Built on Love, Dignity & Hope
Mother of Peace is a family village near Illovo, KwaZulu-Natal, providing vulnerable children with more than just shelter — we give them a real home, with house mothers who love them, siblings who grow up beside them, and a community that believes in their future.
We are a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO). Qualifying donations are tax deductible under Section 18A of the South African Income Tax Act.
Section 18A Approved
How It Works
A Child's Journey at Mother of Peace
From the moment a child arrives to the day they step confidently into the world.
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Child Arrives
Welcomed warmly into a safe, loving family home.
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Family Home
Stability, belonging, and dedicated house mothers.
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Skills Training
Practical vocational training and life skills for independence.
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Independent Future
Confident young adults prepared for meaningful lives and lasting success.
Life at Mother of Peace
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Sustainability
Projects That Feed the Future
Our sustainability projects create food security, teach practical skills, and generate income — helping Mother of Peace remain resilient for every child who depends on us.
Mushroom Farm
Producing nutritious food, generating income, and teaching sustainable entrepreneurship.
Poultry Project
Providing eggs, poultry products, and practical agricultural skills. (Boilers, egg layers, and indigenous Zulu chickens)
Vegetable Gardens
Growing fresh produce while teaching responsibility, nutrition, and environmental stewardship.
Home Maintenance
Keeping family homes safe, functional, and dignified through plumbing, painting, electrical work, and carpentry.
Trusted By
Our Partners & Sponsors
Organisations that believe in the children of Mother of Peace.
For Businesses
Turn Your CSI Budget Into Measurable Impact
Partner with Mother of Peace to create meaningful community transformation while meeting your tax, and reporting objectives.
Tax Benefits
Section 18A approved donationsEmployee Volunteering
Purpose-driven team-building opportunitiesCommunity Impact
Directly support vulnerable children through family-based careReady to Partner?
Contact Gavin Gradwell at gavin@motherofpeace.org.za to discuss how your organisation can make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
Community Impact
Changing Lives Together
66
Children Supported
20+
Years of Impact
11
Family Homes
100%
Home-Based Care
One Decision Can Change a Child's Future
Join donors, volunteers, and partners making a lasting difference across KwaZulu-Natal.
Before You Go…
A single call or message can set a child on the path to a real home, an education and a future full of possibility.