There is an African proverb that states that it takes a village to raise a child. L’Avenir is indeed a family village, with eleven houses for workers and their families. The estate not only supports these families in terms of accommodation and education, but also with medical services and support.
With its strong emphasis on empowerment, L’Avenir (which means the future in French) is specifically committed to the future generations of the people of L’Avenir. The estate started collaborating with Pebbles Project in 2004 and provides day care and after school facilities for all the children on the farm, as well as children from neighbouring properties. Not only has this allowed the children to perform well at school, but it provides their parents with peace of mind, knowing that their children are well looked after in an environment conducive to learning.