Half a million children with disabilities have been shut out of South Africa’s schooling system.

WHAT WE DO

At Siyakwazi we help every child reach their full potential, advocating the rights of children with disabilities and barriers to learning. Our programmes include to main areas of focus, Inclusion and School Readiness.

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INCLUSION support

Home-based learning interventions and inclusive classroom support for children with disabilities. 

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therapy

Access to termly therapy support for children with disabilities through our team of therapists, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech & Language Therapy.

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SCHool readiness

Red Flag Screening & Catch-up Programme implemented in pre-Grade R to Grade 1. Supports early identification and intervention of children with barriers to learning.

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early learning

Critical learning support in the first 1000 days with parents and their babies to supporting learning and development in homes.           

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In 2024, 651 children under the age of 7  have been identified at risk of falling behind across 35 educational facilities.
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our 2024 impact

School Readiness

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Primary School teachers & ECD practitioners supported with Inclusion & School Readiness programmes
Therapy

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Children supported with School Readiness in Primary schools & ECD Centres
Parents

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Children with disabilities & their families supported through the Inclusion programme
Parents

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Children supported through home-based 0-2 Early Learning programme

Children with disabilities, I mustn’t feel sorry for them. … All I need to do is ask.

LATEST UPDATES

Siyakwazi Calls for Secondhand Donations to Support Children with Disabilities

By Siyakwazi | Jun 6, 2025
PRESS RELEASE: KwaNzimakwe, KwaZulu-Natal – Siyakwazi, a local nonprofit organisation committed to supporting children with disabilities in the KwaNzimakwe and KwaXolo tribal authorities, is calling on the community to donate good-quality secondhand items to help restock its small community shop – and make a big difference. The shop, based at Siyakwazi’s Resource Centre just inland…
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The Children Behind the Diagnosis: Insights from Siyakwazi’s First ASD Block Week of 2025

By Siyakwazi | Jun 5, 2025
In April 2025, Siyakwazi held its first Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Block Week of the year – a foundational intervention that takes place twice annually as part of the organisation’s ongoing work with children with disabilities in rural KwaZulu-Natal. Designed as both an intensive support programme and a practical onboarding process, the Block Week introduces…
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Laying the Groundwork: Sinethemba’s Early Learning Journey

By Siyakwazi | Jun 5, 2025
*Sinethemba is just 21 months old, but already, she’s showing signs of becoming a confident and capable little girl. Her real name means “bright light,” and that’s exactly how her mother, Ntombikayise, describes her – always smiling, full of energy, and eager to explore. At home, Sinethemba lives with her mom, her 8-year-old sibling, and…
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In KwaZulu Natal, the highest number of children not accessed to any form of education, is 117 000.

OUR PARTNERSHIPS

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WHERE WE WORK

At the heart of our operation and centrally positioned within the community is the Siyakwazi Resource Centre which was established in 2018. It is here that we coordinate and develop all our programmes and interventions.