{"id":53,"date":"2012-03-03T12:46:39","date_gmt":"2012-03-03T10:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/makarioscommunities.co.za\/makarios\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2023-08-10T12:17:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T10:17:21","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.makarioscommunities.co.za\/makarios\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThe symbolism of the tree reminds of Psalms 1:3 “You’re a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, never dropping a leaf, always in blossom.<\/em>”\u00a0 Ezek.\u00a047:12 further\u00a0explains that these supernatural qualities\u00a0are because the water comes from\u00a0God’s sanctuary. Therefore the fruit shall be for food and the leaves for healing.\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

The word makarios<\/strong> originates from the Greek which is translated as, mak-ar’-ee-os. <\/em>It is a prolonged form of the poetical \u00b5a\u00b4?a? makar (meaning the same); supremely blessed<\/em>; by extension fortunate<\/em>, well<\/em> off<\/em>, happy (ier), to be envied, and spiritually prosperous – with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of outward conditions<\/em>. We see ‘community’ as a blessed environment that operates in harmony in all dimensions.<\/p>\n

The Cloete-family has been involved in community upliftment for more than 10 years. Their experience involves the Financial arena and banking; Operational Consulting; Occupational Therapy & child development; marketing; sports and recreational management, media involvement, hospitality, community services, hosting family camps and serving full-time as a pastoral couple. We are the founders of \u00a0“Jireh Dream Builder\u2019s Foundation” and “Makarios Communities.” We were also involved in the Hospitality industry and had a Guesthouse in Johannesburg from 2006 – 2013 which also served as a ministry to people in need of rest or a \u2018safe landing\u2019 during a time of transition.<\/p>\n

We have counseled countless individuals and couples over many years and share a passion for the restoration of families – crucial to the upliftment and healthy moral fiber of the nation.\u00a0 Our combined talents and abilities developed since the 1980’s, count for a wealth of knowledge to make this venture a success. We have extensive networks in the business-, sport- and ministry environment.<\/p>\n

We see our roles as facilitators and coordinators in various projects – having a vision of establishing 100 self-sustained communities over Africa. We believe that we have a base for strong national- and international networking and coordination through our partners, as well as through many other individuals that we have networked with over decades. We also believe that in seeing the establishment, multiplication and fruit of these communities, many people of all walks of life will be encouraged to discover their true calling and purpose in life.<\/p>\n

We believe that we are building another kind of\u00a0“ARK<\/strong>“, like in the days of Noah.\u00a0 We see the name ARK as: “A<\/strong>cts of R<\/strong>andom K<\/strong>indness” to the nations.\u00a0 This will catapult a\u00a0fresh inspirational\u00a0move in helping others to fulfill their purpose and dreams in life. In so doing, many people will be enabled to move to a new level of significance and quality of life – fulfilling their hearts desire and passion which will also contribute towards the well-being of their community and nation\/s.<\/p>\n

The hot topics of discussion in our country are land reformation, housing, educational problems, crime, health services, deterioration of infrastructure, depletion of essential resources and job creation in alleviating poverty! Many South Africans – especially farmers, have a negative expectation of their future. As input costs soars, the production of abundant food resources becomes very expensive and unattainable for farmers – impacting their crucial roll in society very negatively. We have traveled along many kilometers of farmland and even visited farms on the market – seeing a lot of under-productiveness… In some of these instances we saw houses built but a lack in agricultural\/industrial development to make it sustainable. We have the opportunity to involve farmers in making a difference over the next couple of years.<\/p>\n

The key to restoration lies in the fair and legal distribution of resources plus in skills-transfer\u00a0between white majority land-owners\/farmers and other underprivileged people of all cultures. This includes:<\/p>\n