Dignitary at the Groundbreaking

Bongi Kunene (left), Chief of Staff to the Vice President of South Africa, seen here with ICAN's co-founders, Barbara and Dr. Bill Peters, attended the groundbreaking for Children's Village No. 1 in Soweto.

Leaders in Unity

Leaders of ICAN and WeCAN joined together before the ground- breaking. Left to right: John and Rose Mubunda, Barbara Peters, Thadie and John Mutula, Bill Peters and (kneeling) Israel Melele.

The First Building Block

Soweto community residents inspect the first building block produced by ICAN's first Hydraform brick-making machine -- the block that will be the cornerstone of ICAN's first Children's Village in South Africa

School is in Session

Classes are already underway at Heartwood Independent School, owned by ICAN's South African sister organization, WeCAN, which will serve the orphans and other vulnerable children of Children's Village No. 1 in Soweto.

Much Work

The first Hydraform brick-making machine went to work under the supervision of ICAN and WeCAN volunteers, with many curious children looking on.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Groundbreaking for ICAN's Children's Village No.1 was attended by many South African government officials and hundreds of Soweto community members.

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