Day treatment

Once a month from their own village

Each year, we support roughly just under a thousand children at our center. Most of these children have previously taken part in our 7-week program.

Information about the program

Children in day treatment now come to the center once a month from their village for specialized therapy. Each child receives a personalized therapy plan tailored to their needs, such as physiotherapy and/or nutrition. This way, we stay in touch with parents and can monitor the children’s development. After the day treatment plan, we may continue to follow the children through the outreach program for home-based therapy.

“In early 2024, I came to the Sibusiso Center with my 1-year-old son, Precious Paul, because he was born with cerebral palsy and therefore grew very little. Precious has difficulty sitting, standing, walking, and eating independently. He could not take more than two spoonfuls of food. I received excellent guidance on the right nutrition for Precious Paul. I am very satisfied with his progress. He now moves better and is very alert. But I am especially happy that Precious eats better and can swallow more easily. I am very grateful for the help I receive from the Sibusiso Center. I can see a future for my son again.”

Marietha Barie

Mother

Also view our other programs

Outreach program

The Outreach Team provides home therapy, advice, assistive devices, and breaks down taboos, ensuring children with disabilities receive more opportunities and acceptance.

Training

Sibusiso shares 25 years of knowledge through a new knowledge center with training and education to increase understanding and acceptance of children with disabilities.

Events

Sibusiso shares knowledge through theme days, sports, play and celebrations. Families, care providers and governments learn and celebrate together with the children.

7-week program

Seven weeks full of development. Young children learn to eat, move and communicate. Mothers learn too. This is followed by home guidance via outreach.

Custom-made assistive devices

In the center, carpenters and physiotherapists custom-make assistive devices such as wheelchairs and chairs, improving children’s therapy and mobility.

6-month program

Children and young adults with disabilities learn practical, social, and academic skills within 6 months for an independent future.