Therapy Programme
PART 1 – Siyakwazi’s Therapy Block Weeks: Tailored Interventions, Tangible Progress
In term three of 2024, Siyakwazi hosted two specialised Block Weeks at our Resource Centre – one focused on cerebral palsy (CP) and the other on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These interventions are not just weeks on our calendar; they represent a cornerstone of Siyakwazi’s approach to inclusive, holistic development and tailored support for children…
Read MoreDISABILITY RIGHTS AWARENESS MONTH – Advancing the Right to Education
PRESS RELEASE KwaNzimakwe, South Africa – Siyakwazi, a community-based nonprofit, is expanding its Respite Play & Learn programme in response to growing demand from under-resourced communities near Munster. Recognising that not all children can attend school and many families crave supportive respite, Respite Play & Learn provides educational opportunities for children with severe to profound…
Read MoreElizabeth’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 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…
Read MoreFrom Threads to Triumph: Siyakwazi’s Sewing Hub Upskills Families Through Creative Innovation
For many guardians and family members having a child with a disability often means becoming a full-time caregiver. This shift in responsibility can limit or entirely eliminate opportunities for work, making it difficult to support the household. With the mounting costs of raising a child with a disability, families are often at a loss about…
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