SA Affordable Housing May / June 2018 // Issue: 70 | Page 6

NEWS KA A great amount of investment went into the community as an upliftment initiative. Creating stability A local community has come together to develop a brand-new home for the Langbos Children’s Shelter. S ituated close to Addo Elephant National Park in Port Elizabeth after outgrowing the original community centre, the unusual appearance of Langbos Children’s Shelter could not have been possible without the input of so many companies and individuals donating their time, products and expertise. 4 MAY - JUNE 2018 AFFORDABLE SA HOUSING With the innovative outlook of Intsikelelo president, Chris Grava, this project came together with the initial phase able to house 10 children along with a caretaker. These children are either orphaned or come from unstable homes within the Langbos rural community. Many of the residents in this area do not have access to basic