Part 3 – Stories of Resilience: ASD Block Week

By Siyakwazi | 4 December 2024 |

Siyakwazi’s recent ASD Block Week created a safe and supportive space for parents and guardians to share their fears, frustrations, and hopes without judgement. ASD is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, relates to others, and experiences the world. For many families, understanding the nuances of ASD can be overwhelming, but this…

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DISABILITY RIGHTS AWARENESS MONTH – Siyakwazi Hosts Community Awareness Events

By Siyakwazi | 27 November 2024 |

PRESS RELEASE KwaNzimakwe, South Africa – “What was your first encounter with disability?” This thoughtful question set the tone for Siyakwazi’s recent community awareness events. Throughout Disability Rights Awareness Month, Siyakwazi – a local community-based NPO supporting children with disabilities – has invited individuals to share experiences, challenge assumptions, and explore ways to build a…

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DISABILITY RIGHTS AWARENESS MONTH – Advancing the Right to Education

By Siyakwazi | 27 November 2024 |

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…

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Elizabeth’s Story: “Asiphe is like all other children”

By Siyakwazi | 15 November 2024 |

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…

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