Posts Tagged ‘Resource Centre’
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 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 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…
Read MoreRespite Play & Learn: A little respite goes a long way
Siyakwazi is all about inclusion. It is our purpose. We aim to support every child in reaching their full potential by advocating the rights of children with disabilities and removing barriers to learning. But, what can be done when the current education system in South Africa falls short? We find our own way! Siyakwazi’s Respite Play & Learn…
Read MoreEquipping Parents and Children: A Week of Learning with Siyakwazi’s Therapy programme
Siyakwazi hosted its second Therapy Block Training for the year at the start of October. This training provided a unique opportunity for parents to come together, learn, and share experiences as they navigated the world of caring for their children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and their ongoing developmental challenges. At the start of the training…
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