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Socio-Economic Development
Callguard since its inception in May 2007 is very proud to be supporting Mthimkhulu Stimulation Centre for Disabled Children in the very good work they do.
The name Mthimkhulu means "Big Tree" in isiZulu, and is the family name of the Kunenes. The image of a tree providing shelter and protection to those in need is a powerful symbol of the work the Kunenes carry out.
In the heart of Soweto township, South Africa, Mthimkhulu Stimulation Centre provides hope, health and love to disabled children and their families. Founded in 1999, this Centre for Disabled Children is one of its kind in the area. Around 25 children are cared for at the centre every week day, freeing up their families to pursue full time employment. The children are given a caring, stimulating environment, where they can learn to overcome their disabilities.
Mthimkhulu Stimulation Centre for Disabled Children is a non-profit organization, formally set up early in 1999. The organisation’s objectives are to foster, promote, encourage, advance and develop child care services for disabled children. Its operation is monitored on an ongoing basis by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Centre takes care of 24 disabled children. There is a strong demand to take in more children, but the lack of space inhibits further growth of the service.
At the Centre, disabled children are provided with a caring, stimulating environment, where they can learn to overcome their disabilities. A trained physiotherapist visits the centre once a month, and each child has a daily activity card (for example, ‘Encourage Pearl to stand at the table and play with her blocks’.) In this way, it allows for the whole family to live a normal life, where the father and/or mother may work and the other children do not have the adult responsibility of caring full time for a sibling.
There are 13 dedicated staff members and trained therapists taking care of the children.
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NPO
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#006/832
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Telephone:
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+27 11 936 2388
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Mobile:
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+27 73 318 2924
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Physical Address:
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164B Forbes Rd, Zone 4, Meadowlands
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Postal Address:
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PO Box 91, Meadowlands, 1852
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Owners & Founders:
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Sam & Leah Kunene
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Donations
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