Programmes & Services
Five structured programmes designed to rehabilitate, educate, and empower persons with disabilities in Tsakane.
Purpose of Our Programmes
Skills for Self-Esteem
Building practical, marketable skills that give members confidence and independence.
Welfare of Persons with Disabilities
Caring for the holistic wellbeing — physical, emotional, and social — of every member.
Workforce Integration
Facilitating pathways into formal employment through learnerships and skills placements.
Rehabilitation & Education
Rehabilitating, educating, and skilling persons with disabilities for lifelong participation.
Our Five Programmes
Each programme is designed with accessibility and dignity at its core, meeting members where they are and building towards independence.
Drop-in Centre
A daily safe and welcoming space where members gather, socialize, and receive support. Members are served a nutritious lunch every day, ensuring food security and community connection.
- Daily operations
- Nutritious lunch served
- Safe accessible environment
- Community support
Income Generating Projects
Members develop real, marketable skills through sewing of bed linen, embroidery, and overlocking. Products are sold to generate income for the workshop and economic participation for members.
- Bed linen sewing
- Embroidery
- Overlocking
- Income for members
Beading
Members create beautiful beadwork in a variety of designs — necklaces, bracelets, and decorative items. This programme builds fine motor skills, patience, and creative expression.
- Multiple design styles
- Fine motor skills
- Creative expression
- Sellable products
Food Gardening
Members grow fresh produce in the workshop garden, contributing to the kitchen and developing horticultural skills. Supported by Siyabonga Africa, with 18 members trained.
- Fresh produce grown
- Siyabonga Africa partnership
- 18 members trained
- Nutrition & self-sufficiency
ABET Training
Adult Basic Education and Training Levels 1–4 gives members foundational literacy and numeracy skills. 15 members have completed with certificates, opening doors to formal employment.
- Levels 1–4 available
- 15 certified graduates
- Literacy & numeracy
- Workforce readiness
15
Certificates Awarded
4
Levels Offered
Awards & Achievements
Our work has been recognised at provincial and national levels — a testament to the dedication of our members and team.
Premier's Award
Centre Manager Award
Runner-up
Gauteng Provincial Legislature
2 Members
Legislature & Ekurhuleni Awards
Clean Audits
Since board involvement
2019 Gauteng Disability Rights Excellence Awards
Social Transformation Category
Martha Thandi Mnyakeni
Discovery Kicking It Forward Challenge
Certificate of Participation
Phuthanang Protective Workshop
Learnership Placements
Since inception, 60+ members have engaged in learnerships and been placed at leading organisations:
Support Our Programmes
Whether you want to refer a member, donate supplies, volunteer your skills, or provide financial support — every contribution helps us serve more persons with disabilities in Tsakane.