Half a million children with disabilities have been shut out of South Africa’s schooling system.
WHAT WE DO
At Siyakwazi we help every child reach their full potential, advocating the rights of children with disabilities and barriers to learning. Our programmes include to main areas of focus, Inclusion and School Readiness.
INCLUSION support
Home-based learning interventions and inclusive classroom support for children with disabilities.
therapy
Access to termly therapy support for children with disabilities through our team of therapists, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech & Language Therapy.
SCHool readiness
Red Flag Screening & Catch-up Programme implemented in pre-Grade R to Grade 1. Supports early identification and intervention of children with barriers to learning.
early learning
Critical learning support in the first 1000 days with parents and their babies to supporting learning and development in homes.
In 2024, 651 children under the age of 7 have been identified at risk of falling behind across 35 educational facilities.
our 2024 impact
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Primary School teachers & ECD practitioners supported with Inclusion & School Readiness programmes
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Children supported with School Readiness in Primary schools & ECD Centres
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Children with disabilities & their families supported through the Inclusion programme
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Children supported through home-based 0-2 Early Learning programmeChildren with disabilities, I mustn’t feel sorry for them. … All I need to do is ask.
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OUR PARTNERSHIPS
WHERE WE WORK
At the heart of our operation and centrally positioned within the community is the Siyakwazi Resource Centre which was established in 2018. It is here that we coordinate and develop all our programmes and interventions.