Keith
Co-Founder
Co-Founder of Isiaiah 54. Husband of Glynnis and Dad to the children in our house.
Learn about Isiaiah54 Children's Sanctuary
Learn about us and what we do. Questions? Get in touch anytime.
How it started
Our story
Isiaiah 54 started in 1987 with two friends of Glynnis’ daughter. These two girls were sexually abused at home and Glynnis offered these two girls a safe place.
Now Isiaiah54 has grown to a large family with children who are abused, abandoned and HIV infected children, between the ages of 0 to 18. Isiaiah 54 is not just a roof over their heads and food, it’s a big family where they belong , it is a house that they can call home.
It does not matter what their background is or their beliefs , as long as we can make a difference for that child in particular.
We don’t only help abused and abandoned children but we also help the community. We have a Pre-school for children of single moms and families living under the bread line, distribution of clothing, furniture, toys, etc.
This reaches out not only to our local community in need but also to the Rural areas, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, with clothing, food, etc. What we cannot use we share with others. Our doors are always open for people that need our help and advice.
Founders story
Beginnings
"I started Isiaiah 54 in 1987. I always wanted 6 children, unfortunately I was not able to hold my pregnancies after I give birth to my daughter. After many miscarriages and the death of my second baby I never lost the “mommy” in me."
Glynnis Dauth
Founder, Isiaiah 54
Our mission
Rescuing and caring for the most vulnerable people in our society, newborns, babies and children.
Why we're here
Crisis care
To provide the berst crisis care for abused and abandoned children.
Child development
To help with the development of each child, to achieve a normal lifestyle in the future.
24/7 Assistance
To work closely with the police and welfare organisations, and be available 24/7 to assist in any trauma or crisis involving children.
Our caregivers
The mom's dad's protecting, caring for and parenting our children.
About
Pearl
Aunty Pearl
Our Care Giver who has been with us 2 years now. Pearl has a daughter Lucia who stays with us.
Zama
Aunty Zama
Zama arrived at Isiaiah 54 Children’s Sanctuary more than 20 years ago and has been part of the heart of the home ever since. Over the years she has become our senior caregiver and one of the steady pillars of the sanctuary.
Youandi
Aunty Yo
Youandi, also known by the children and community as Aunty Jo, has been with Isiaiah 54 Children’s Sanctuary since 2010 and has been part of isiaiah 54 since. Her journey with the home began in 2010, when she first arrived as a volunteer and has been full-time since then.
Glynnis
Founder
Glynnis is the founder of Isiaiah 54 Children’s Sanctuary, the woman who first opened her home to children who had nowhere safe to go.
Alarming statistics
These numbers are absolutely heart-breaking. Behind the statistics are real flesh and blood little human beings.
South Africa has 1 of the highest levels in the world of violence against children
South Africa has tens of thousands children who are victims of abuse, neglect and exploitation every year
And over 2,500 babies are abandoned across the country every year
30 % of these victims are under 10 years old
Our objectives
What we do and how we do it.
About
Trauma aleviation
To assist the children and parents in their trauma.
Social work
To identify the problems affecting the family, and help Social Workers deal with the family unit.
Instill love
To install love, trust and confidence into the children.
Normalise lives
To help the children and mothers to normalize their daily lives.
Education & Christian Values
To ensure that the children get a good education and good Christian values.
Stop abuse
To stop the pattern of abuse of women and children.
Edify people
To empower abused women, pregnant girls, birth mothers to face the world as a whole person.
Counseling
To help with counselling, get assistance for drug and alcohol related problems.
