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.

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INCLUSION support

Home-based learning interventions and inclusive classroom support for children with disabilities. 

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therapy

Access to termly therapy support for children with disabilities through our team of therapists, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech & Language Therapy.

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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.

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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.
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our 2024 impact

School Readiness

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Primary School teachers & ECD practitioners supported with Inclusion & School Readiness programmes
Therapy

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Children supported with School Readiness in Primary schools & ECD Centres
Parents

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Children with disabilities & their families supported through the Inclusion programme
Parents

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Children supported through home-based 0-2 Early Learning programme

Children with disabilities, I mustn’t feel sorry for them. … All I need to do is ask.

LATEST UPDATES

One Step Closer to Inclusion: Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with Siyakwazi

This World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), Siyakwazi is inviting individuals, schools, and businesses to step up for inclusion by taking part in the Lots of Socks campaign.  Down syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs when a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional chromosome is the reason March 21 was…
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A Grandmother’s Hope Restored: “I’m Doing My Best for Him”

*Lindokuhle’s, 12,  journey is one of growth, perseverance, and the unwavering love of a grandmother who, despite numerous challenges, never gave up on him. From an early age, Lindokuhle’s differences were apparent. He wasn’t speaking, and while his health appeared typical, no doctor could explain why he wasn’t progressing developmentally or socially like other children.…
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Lindokuhle’s SEN School Journey

*Lindokuhle, 12, a dog-obsessed, high-energy child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), inspired a collaborative partnership between Siyakwazi and CS Learning Centre. His story, marked by both challenges and opportunities, highlights how early intervention, a strong support network, and individualised care can transform the experience of a child with a disability. Lindokuhle’s enrolment at CS Learning…
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In KwaZulu Natal, the highest number of children not accessed to any form of education, is 117 000.

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.