Saga Charitable Trust
Jabula Saga Crèche
The Jabula Saga crèche near Scottburgh, was one of the very first projects funded by the Saga Charitable Trust and with the ongoing support of Saga guests, one that continues to thrive and grow.
This was originally set up in 1999 by a local Zulu couple, Eddie and Rejoice Mtwana, to provide much-needed shelter for vulnerable children who had no where to go whilst their parents were at work. The Saga Charitable Trust funded a new building, and to maximise the use of this, a local group that trained local women in sewing also moved onto the premises. These became known jointly as the Jabula Saga Project, although the sewing group has since moved onto a new site to make way for more children. (See Peoples Community Centre).
The crèche, ably run by Rejoice and her team has received much praise from local authorities, to the extent that the local Headmaster can now identify children who have been to Jabula. The number of youngsters attending has now risen to over 60, many of which are sponsored by Saga guests. Jabula means ‘we are happy’ in the Zulu language, reflecting the difference this crèche is making to the lives of local children.
