Wahl Industries has always believed in giving back to the community. One of our major contributions has been to Rainbow Children’s Village.

Rainbow Children’s Village is a registered, temporary place of safety for young children ages 3 to 10 that have been emotionally, physically, and sexually abused and abandoned.  They are placed into a loving and safe environment where they are nurtured by highly trained, knowledgeable, and caring staff.

Ten years ago, Wahl Industries together with some of its employees became involved with the organisation and arranged a major renovation of the house.   The company continues to contribute to the day to day needs of the home, including their educational needs.  Besides the regular contributions, the company also gets involved in special projects. Towards the end of 2024, the company assisted with the upgrade of our ECD Centre, which included in new flooring, enclosing the area and putting in windows.  We also repaired the gutters, laid down a slab for a small toolshed and laid down tiles in the laundry room.

Our staff take time out to donate clothes and toys or contribute time and skills to the organisation.

BRIEF BACKGROUND

Rainbow Children’s Village was registered as a Non- Profit Organization (NPO) in July 2005 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

This NPO started in a small home in Westbury with just 2 children.  Over the last 19 years, the organisation has moved into a larger home in Westdene, owns its own property and is a well-established and sought after organisation by many social workers, operating in the area.  The home has taken in over 30 children over the last 19 years and is currently home to 6 children.

Situated on the Westrand, the home is in an ideal position to accept destitute children from hospitals, police stations and non-governmental organisations operating in the area.  Their primary focus is to offer a temporary home to young children whose own home circumstances are not conducive to their safety and well-being.  Working with relevant governmental institutions and private stakeholders, we ensure that the children have at their disposal, counselling and support and a loving and caring home environment.  Our small team of highly qualified staff and volunteers ensure that the house is not only a roof over their heads and a place to eat and sleep, but also a home to make friends and family.

Rainbow Children’s Village also assists previously disadvantaged families gain access to special needs education through a partnership with Sparrow Schools.  We currently have 21 learners (including 3 from the home) that we assist their parents pay their educational costs, including school fees, transport, stationery and school uniforms.

MISSION

Our mission is service excellence through a safe and inviting home where the children are provided with love and care in a structured environment.  Our holistic approach aims to provide the children with physical, psychological, and emotional support they desperately need.  This includes counselling, physical therapy and wholesome nutrition.   We strive to enshrine in all our beneficiaries the value of a good quality education.  By focusing on their educational journey, we ensure that they can one day contribute to the larger objective of uplifting the country’s economy.

We aim to provide the best care to the children and always ensuring that their rights are placed first and always acting with their best interests at heart.