My name is Aaron. I originally fled to South Africa from Zimbabwe and was staying at a local Johannesburg Methodist Church when I heard of Kids Haven. As I had no family and no one to protect me, I asked Kids Haven for help so I could lead a better life.

Kids Haven gave me everything. I was an illegal child immigrant with no ID, no passport, no education, and no family. Kids Haven got me back into school until I finished my matric, and helped me to get a study permit as well as my passport and ID.

I now work as a rental coordinator renting private properties across Johannesburg. I am also studying for my Diploma in Paralegal Studies at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).

I don’t know how to thank Kids Haven enough. If I hadn’t ended up here, I have no idea where I would be today. Probably on the streets, without a home, job or education – I would be nothing.
What Kids Haven gave me is priceless, and there is no way to ever repay them.