South Africa

Amistad has been a support for Lambano Sanctuary nearly the entire the time since Lambano was founded in 2001. Lambano first began as a home for HIV+ children. Even though there were few hopes for their survival when they first arrived, the vast majority of the children were helped through anti-retrovirals and excellent medical care. They are now adults.

Currently, Lambano provides medical hospice for children, the only one in their Gauteng Province. Lambano’s staff of medically-trained professionals and supporting staff provide intensive care, nutrition, medical aid, physical therapy, education and and dignity for the young patients.

Referred by government hospitals, children ages newborn to 18 with cancer, genetic defects, burns, brain damage, HIV/TB and other critical health issues are tenderly cared for at the Lambano Pediatric Hospice.