About

Genesis Light Foundation was established in 2016 by Susan Kleynhans and Jeanne-Louise Viljoen.

Genesis Light Foundation is a Non-Profit Company, created with the following Vision and Mission in mind:

Vision & Mission

Serving our community as best we can.

Teaching and empowering the community and youth whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Restoration and transformation of individuals on an ongoing basis.

Continue living with hope and a vision for a better and brighter tomorrow.

What We Do

Our Past Experiences

NEURO Support
(2023 – Current)
Offering information and support to family, loved ones and brain patients.

Training Material and Study on STEM and Robotics
(2018 – Current)
Curriculum pertaining to extracurricular activities around STEM and Robotics – Lego Robotics – Fischer Techniq – Vex Robotics – Arduino – NASA STEM EPDC training in partnership with Texas State University – SPACE-AIM Project.

The Green Project
(2022 – Current)
Plant seedlings & community – To develop and grow seedlings in a research capacity – assist communities in growing their own seeds.

Partner Projects
(2022 – Current)
PADME project run by Phumzile Nxumalo – provides the basic needs Mothers and their Babies have – Counselling

Pastoral Services
(2017 – Current Date)
Memorial / Church Services on request – Counselling – Motivational Talks – Pastoring Service at Retirement Homes – Youth Guidance – Ministry Days – Outreach to communities.

Counselling @ Schools
(2018 – 2019)
Genesis Light Foundation offered Christian counselling at Schools.

Prison Ministry
(2016 – 2017)
Diepkloof Prison – We offered support in prayer and counsel to the women inmates on a weekly basis.

Training received for Preventative Measures from Human Trafficking
(2018)
Formal training and bringing awareness to the community.

Outreaches
(2005 – Current Date)
Community Outreach – Retirement Homes Outreach – Church Outreaches – Street Ministry – Students donation program at Schools – Feeding & Clothing donations

Counselling of individuals from abusive backgrounds
(Since before 2016 – Current Date)
Offered counselling, advice, hope and support to individuals. Have also assisted related organizations in raising awareness of domestic abuse. Giving a voice to the victims.

Counselling & Motivational Talks at Churches
(Since before 2016 – Current Date)
Offered counselling, advice, hope and support to churches.

Counselling & Workshops in SSA
(2016 – Current Date)
Created information manuals and training material dealing with SSA. Offered counselling sessions for individuals and family members in the area of SSA. Training other counsellors through workshops pertaining to SSA. Informative sessions with Churches about SSA.

Counselling @ Recovery Groups
(Before and up until 2016)
Mediated recovery groups, for both recoveries and family. Mostly drug & alcohol abuse.

Counselling using Equestrian Techniques
(Before and up until 2016)
Working together with people in the equestrian community – offering counselling and youth camps. Focus was on emotional healing through interaction with the horses.

Hospital Ministry
(Before 2016)
Helen Joseph Hospital. Netcare Rehabilitation Centre for Head injuries and stroke patients. Mental Health institutions such as Sterkfontein Mental Facility.

Volunteer Counselling with CANSA
(Before 2016)
Outreach to Child Oncology wards. Shavathons. Cupa for Cansa fundraising. Relay for Life.