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Our Purpose

Project Canaan is a 1,000-hectare land development initiative in Eswatini, Africa. We are committed to sharing HOPE by addressing hunger, caring for orphans and vulnerable children, creating sustainable jobs, and expanding access to quality education.

powered by Heart for Africa
Empowering a nation

through love, work, and the promise of a better tomorrow.

Since purchasing the land in 2009, Project Canaan has been growing more than crops… we’ve been growing HOPE. What began as a vision to transform the future of Eswatini has become a thriving community where children are cared for, jobs are created, education is prioritized and sustainability is taking root. 

Project Canaan’s Impact to Date

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Orphans and vulnerable
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Children have received
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Project Canaan is changing the story of Eswatini one child, one job, one meal at a time.

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Our Initiatives

We Fight Hunger

Through sustainable farming and food outreach

We Give Food
We Grow Food

We Care for Orphans

Providing love and a home for orphans and vulnerable children

We Raise Children

We Alleviate Poverty

Creating dignified employment and vocational training

We Create Jobs

We Provide Education

Empowering children and adults with faith-based learning

We Educate Kids
We Educate Adults

Our Story

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2009
1,000-hectars of land was purchased in Eswatini by Heart for Africa. It was dedicated and named “Project Canaan”.
2010
2010
The first harvest took place, and the Kufundza Carpentry Center was built to provide skills training.
2011
2011
The Project Canaan Chapel was built, becoming the heart of our growing community.
2012
2012
The El Roi Baby Home opened, welcoming the first children into care.
2013
2013
The Toddler Home opened, the Dairy Project began, and the ISO Building was completed for food processing and packaging.
2014
2014
Kindergarten construction began, launching Project Canaan Academy for on-site education.
2015
2015
Dam #3, Oasis 1, and Emseni 1 were completed; the Khutsala Artisans Workshop opened.
2016
2016
During the regional drought, we built a greenhouse, opened the Egg Barns, and completed Emseni 2.
2017
2017
The Carpentry Center expanded, Emseni 3 opened, and the Aquaponics Project began.
2018
2018
A new pipeline secured water for the entire property; Emseni 4 was completed.
2019
2019
Fires tested our resilience. The amphitheater opened, agriculture restarted, and we celebrated 10 years with 67 buildings and Emseni 5 completed.
2020
2020
Despite global challenges, community feeding programs expanded to reach rural Eswatini through church partners.
2021
2021
Emseni 6 opened, solar panels were installed, and the Dairy and Hay Barns expanded.
2022
2022
Litsemba Park and Oasis 2 opened, the Vanilla Project began, and Emseni 7 and Jabula House were completed.

Project Canaan is a 1,000-hectare land development project in Eswatini, Africa, dedicated to bringing hope by addressing hunger, caring for orphans, reducing poverty, and providing education.

Project Canaan was founded over a decade ago as part of Heart for Africa’s mission to create sustainable solutions for the challenges facing Eswatini.

Hundreds of children call Project Canaan home. Every few weeks, new children are placed with us, and we have made a lifelong commitment to care for them until they finish high school.

Children at Project Canaan are given a safe home, loving care, nutritious food, healthcare, and education. Each child grows up in a family-style setting where they can thrive and reach their potential.

More than 400 people are employed at Project Canaan. These jobs span across childcare, farming, construction, artisan work, and other trades — providing income and stability for hundreds of families.

Our farm includes dairy cows, crop production, a chicken farm, and greenhouses — including a specialty project growing vanilla. These initiatives feed our children and staff and create employment opportunities.

We have a mechanic shop, woodworking centre, and artisan workshops like Khutsala Artisans, where handmade goods are crafted and sold to help fund our mission and provide jobs.

Unlike many charitable projects, Project Canaan combines orphan care with food production, education, healthcare, job creation, and sustainability. This holistic approach allows us to address root causes of poverty while caring for children in need.

Yes. Project Canaan is owned and operated by Heart for Africa, a registered charity in both the United States and Canada. Together, we share the same mission of bringing hope through practical and sustainable solutions.

Our vision is for Project Canaan to become a self-sustaining community where children are raised with love and education, food is grown locally, jobs are created, and hope is shared with the people of Eswatini for generations to come.