Description: child welfare
light (2555) child (2471) adopt (531) welfare (316) orphans (259) orphan (238) adoptions (166) child welfare (65) abandoned children (19)
The Lighthouse Baby shelter was founded in June 2008 by Eleanor Dustan. Eleanor has been passionate about children all her life and as a mother having two daughters she used to take orphans into her home for holidays and weekends as they were growing up.
She has been an astute business woman having owned nine successful business’ throughout her working career. In December 2007 Eleanor realized that she wanted and needed to make a lasting impact where children in South Africa were concerned. The need was and still is GREAT in this country for children that have been abandoned, abused, neglected and the HIV orphans. So she prayed and asked for guidance on how and where to start. God positioned people in Eleanor’s life that she could call on that were involved
The journey thus far has been one of many challenges, loads of tears and heartache, but also one of great fulfillment and pleasure. To see the neglected, abandoned or abused children arriving with ailments, bruises, some even on deaths door, recover to become confident, well adjusted and joyful children is a reward that is above any other. It is this, that Eleanor remembers when those challenges arise, whether it be financial or otherwise, and that is what keeps her going in the tough times.