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 programme
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 programme
Critical learning support in the first 1000 days with parents and their babies to supporting learning and development in homes.
In 2022, 405 children under the age of 7 have been identified at risk of falling behind.
our 2022 impact

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Primary Schools & ECD Centres 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 the 0-2 Early Learning programmeChildren with disabilities, I mustn’t feel sorry for them. … All I need to do is ask.
LATEST UPDATES
A quiet spirit of independence and confidence: Uyanda’s story
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School Readiness & Inclusion programmes working together
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Siyakwazi’s Resource Centre Expansion
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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.