The project started in 1995 with the establishment of a Special School/Resource Centre for differently abled learners aged 5 to 15 and a Skills Development Centre for differently abled learners who have reached school going age in Upington. This was needed as the nearest schools were situated in Kimberley, which was 400 kilometres from Upington. The project was implemented in partnership with the Departments of Education, Social Services, Health and Labour. The project grew to include other programmes within the Centre, including a bakery, coffee shop, a sewing project and other small projects.