Posts by Siyakwazi
Elizabeth’s Story: “Asiphe is like all other children”
Asiphe*, an 11-year-old girl from KwaNzimakwe, has faced significant challenges due to her diagnoses of microcephaly, global developmental delay (GDD), epilepsy, and ataxia. Throughout her journey, she has been lovingly supported by her 62-year-old grandmother, Elizabeth, who has been her steadfast guardian and caregiver since she was a baby. From the very beginning, Elizabeth noticed…
Read MoreA Testament to Commitment: Dlukulwane Primary School’s Partnership with Siyakwazi
Siyakwazi’s journey with Dlukulwane Primary School in KwaXolo began in 2023 when we first met *Bongani, a child with a learning disability who had been referred to the Inclusion Programme. Though Siyakwazi had not yet established a partnership with the school, it was clear that the teachers, especially Mrs Mseleku, were dedicated to addressing barriers…
Read MoreFiki’s Story: A Voice for Children with Disabilities
Fikelephi Ngeleka, known as Fiki, is a 29-year-old therapy assistant and Siyasiza at Siyakwazi, making significant strides in the communities of KwaNzimakwe and KwaXolo. With an Early Childhood Development Level 4 qualification, Fiki’s journey has not only been about her professional growth but also about personal resilience and acceptance. Fiki’s introduction to Siyakwazi came during…
Read MoreSupport for Babies: Nurturing Development in the Early Years
In the tender years from birth to two years old, every smile, touch, and word carries immense significance. Siyakwazi has seen firsthand that many families are often unaware of a child’s innate ability to learn from such an early age. Through Siyakwazi’s Early Learning Programme, home visits – already 736 completed in 2024 for 150…
Read MoreDISABILITY RIGHTS AWARENESS MONTH – UNDERSTANDING DISABILITIES: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE CHALLENGES
PRESS RELEASE KwaNzimakwe, South Africa – In recognition of Disability Rights Awareness Month (3 Nov–3 Dec), Siyakwazi, a local non-profit organisation, aims to raise awareness about the diversity of disabilities, including those that may not be immediately visible. Disabilities can affect a person’s physical, sensory, cognitive, or mental functions and may be present from birth, be…
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