About Camphill Village
Camphill Village is located in a rural area of the Western Cape and currently contains 13 houses, a number of administrative buildings and small-scale enterprises. Operating since 1964 it is home to an average of 90 people with intellectual restrictions who live here in a protected yet dynamic society. The Village offers its residents the opportunity to bring in their individual abilities into eco-oriented operations (such as the bakery, the herbal shop, the vegetable gardens or the dairy) and to let them proudly take over responsibility for their contribution to the society. The products are in wide demand throughout the Cape region and represent an important source of income for the organisation.
Contribution by Rays of Hope
Supported since 2014
Helping with the "CECE" 2020 Master Plan for efficiency and cultivation to provide solid financial grounds for Camphill Village.
Project "Solar Rays"
Provided aid and planning for project "Solar Rays". Worked with sponsors to set up solar panels to power the village dairy and reduce village energy costs.
Lighting Conversion
Helped convert external lighting to LED to help reduce running costs of the village.
Project "Water Rays"
Provided aid and planning for project "Water Rays". Worked with the German Government to improve irrigation allowing increased animal farming, water use efficiency and monitoring.
Farming and Greenhouses
Provided additional greenhouses, equipment and support to grow high-demand foods for the village and Cape region.
