We started building 2 homes in March 2009. In July 2009 both homes were realized. Vrijgrond is situated 20 km from the centre of Capetown and is the oldest slum area in this neighbourhood, a socially and economically poor community of about 10.000 people. Vrijgrond was commenced by fishermen who started building these homes on the beach with iron plates, wood and carton boxes.

During winter they suffered from floods and in the summertime there was the heat and the dust or sand. The majority of the current population is without a regular job. There is no electricity, no tap-water, no sewer system, etc. There are 21 public water points and once a week the community government comes and empties the toilets.

Since 1996 1600 stone houses have been built, as well as a library and a childcare centre for about 180 children, divided into 6 groups. The children get two meals a day and most of the time, that is all they are getting. The childcare centre is subsidized, covering one fourth of the expenses. Vrijgrond did not get a school sponsored by donors until January 2008. This school has 12 classrooms for 360 children ranging from 6 to 11 years of age. Close to the school and the childcare centre 2 houses have now been built.