Malwande is a four year old girl who
started off as one of our Home Based Care patients. When our Medical
Coordinator Nokwethemba and Business Manager Sonja had asked about her
non-attendance at any creches in Khula it was discovered it was for her Gogo's
fear of Malwande being left behind as a result of her disability. African
Impact volunteers were thrilled to take Malwande on board and read what one
volunteer has to say...
This wonderful little girl stepped right into the
middle of my heart. The first time I met her she was a bit shy at first but it changed
quickly. A girl with a big smile who wanted to be with and enjoyed getting to
be with all the children.
When she started at Khula Nomathiya she quickly learned
the different songs and participated with pleasure in her own way. Malwande has
weak legs and can't walk. She could go through a little bit, but the muscles in
her legs need to be trained. There is much Malwande need to practice on, but
just to be with the other children stimulates her!
It was a happy
day in my life when permission was allowed for Malwande to join on the next
creche rotation to Simunye. I was afraid
that she would have to stay home with her gogo and sit under a tree all day
again and not be around other children. I have thought that in two years I will
hopefully return and then I want to see her again. I will follow her
development and progress with joy!
I miss both her and her great and many hugs.
Marie -
Education volunteer, 13 January 13 -23 March 13
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