Posts by Siyakwazi
Early Identification in ECD
With some out of the box thinking and collaboration to kick off 2018, Siyakwazi worked on developing a new early identification tool which will be put into action in the first Term. Our aim is to reach the estimated 5000+ children across ECD centres and Grade R in 2018 and screen for any red flag…
Read MoreSiyakwazi 2017: A Year in Review
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 was a great year for growth at Siyakwazi. Our success would not be possible without the generosity and commitment from so many companies and individuals who assist with funding and make what we do possible. From monthly donations to, collecting waste, to donations for our second-hand shop and…
Read MoreSpreading Awareness about what we do in Kwanzimakwe’s Schools
November saw the team embark on an outreach programme at the schools in Kwanzimakwe to support the partnerships and relationships that we have endeavoured to develop over the years. The programme involved an information session with HOD’s and Principals to create awareness about the importance of inclusion in education and how Siyakwazi can actively support…
Read MoreSiyakwazi’s ‘Learn through Play’ Bags
Following the Mather-Pike Bermuda Family Holiday in July this year, our director, Cathy returned to base with an awesome idea for a fundraising initiative that her sister-in-law Shirene Fulton had instigated. Fast track to October and we can happily say that Siyakwazi has successfully pioneered, in partnership with some awesome members of the community, its…
Read More‘Izinga’ in Everything we do
Term 3 saw the start of our Izinga visits. ‘Izinga’ translated from Zulu means ‘quality’. The visits were all about ensuring consistent quality in everything that Siyakwazi does. Makhosi Shusha, who oversees and manages Siyakwazi’s team of Siyasizas explains that quality is an important element of seeing improvement in the children which Siyakwazi supports. The…
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