Thobela Centre For Mentally Handicapped

LED BY: Theresa Kekana, Coordinator

VISION: To provide primary health and social welfare to people living with disability through caring and education.

MAIN CHALLENGES FACED BY THE COMMUNITY: lack of socio-economic opportunities, disability, unemployment, crime and gender-based violence

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

  • Advocate for the rights, freedom and interests of persons with disability.
  • Skills Development for persons with disability.
  • Promote artistic expression, recreation through cultural activities and events.
  • Encourage sense of independency for persons living with disability.
  • Organize and provide social rehabilitation services for people with disabilities, their family members, careers and people living on their own who have disability.
  • Provide well balanced diet for prevention of malnutrition.
  • Organize various seminars and conferences on topical issues for persons with disabilities.
  • Implement preventative programs aimed at disability prevention.
  • Encourage responsible authorities and society to help solve problems and emerging issues relating to persons with disabilities.

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