Our Core Values
The home is registered as a charity in Zimbabwe (number W.O. 58/67) and operates as a non-governmental organization and values:
- Christian Based PrinciplesWe apply Christian faith principles in our effort to serve and protect children in need of care, and advance their spiritual well-being
- HopeWe nurture endurance in children based on our conviction of a future with possibilities and a promise
- RelationshipsWe nurture children’s healthy relationship among themselves, with Emerald Hill Children’s Home staff, families, community and others, through love, trust and respect
- Sustainable GrowthWe focus our energies in creating and nurturing sustainable opportunities for children in our care to grow and develop intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and socially [i.e., spirit, soul and body] ominican Sisters, Emerald Hill is a private home that relies on donations for the upkeep and support of the children, including medical care, school tuition, clothing, food and shelter.
- ExcellenceWe excellently serve others with love, care and compassion
Vision
The Vision of Emerald Hill Children’s Home is to provide quality services for children in need of care through faith-centred and evidence-based approaches in child care. We envision “happy children” anchored in faith in God.
Our Mission
The Mission of Emerald Hill Children’s Home is to serve and protect children in need of care through Christian-based values of love, care, acceptance, hope and faith in God; and restoring dignity, overcoming hurt and rejection, and strengthening sense of belonging and community.
In pursuing our Mission, we recognize the importance of creating opportunities for each child to grow and live a life worthy of their calling and destiny as they break the destructive cycle of emotional difficulties – rejection, abuse, pain and shame.
Translating our Mission Statement
Offer comprehensive child care, security and meet the basic needs of children through acceptance and love
Build and nurture self-confidence in the children
Create educational and empowering opportunities for the children
Promote health and well-being of the children, and provide health care services
Meet the spiritual needs of children through awakened understanding of the compassion and mercy of God
Prepare children for reintegration in society and their families
Nurture quality child care and welfare services through motivated, caring Emerald Hill Children’s Home staff
Funding & Support
Run by the Dominican Sisters, Emerald Hill is a private home that relies on donations for the upkeep and support of the children, including medical care, school tuition, clothing, food and shelter. The home is registered as a charity in Zimbabwe (number W.O. 58/67) and operates as a non-governmental organization.