Posts Tagged ‘our programmes’
DISABILITY 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 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 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 MoreSiyakwazi Takes a Stand for Disability Rights Awareness Month – Advocating for a More Inclusive Society
PRESS RELEASE KwaNzimakwe, South Africa – November is Disability Rights Awareness Month, a time to not only reflect on the progress made for individuals with disabilities but also to renew our collective commitment to building a more inclusive society. Siyakwazi, a community-based nonprofit organisation near Munster, is at the forefront of this cause on the…
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