A new welfare organization has seen the light of the day in KwaDukuza. Founder and co-ordinator of The Osizweni Organisation, Ms Razia Busani, aims to uplift and educate the people of the townships within and without KwaDukuza.
“Our intended outcome is to target groups like orphans, vulnerable children and families in crisis because of HIV/ AIDS. We work with foster or extended families through a support network that provides screening, training, counseling and monitoring of children in alternative care to have a better, safe and AIDS free South Africa,” says Razia.
The non-governmental organization, although in its infancy, has helped many people on all levels. Osizweni seeks to provide a loving and supportive link between terminally ill parents and the future caregivers of their children facilitating a relationship between the biological parent and the intended foster parents.
Osizweni’s main priority is to help communities with families infected and affected by HIV / AIDS. Their foster parent network has been successful in establishing strong support structures. Childcare professionals go door to door assisting with counselling with a support group formed that helps individuals and families alike in dealing with HIV prejudices and promoting an informed understanding of living positively with HIV/ AIDS.
The many programmes offered by Osizweni are a home based care programme for the terminally ill, a child headed household project, income generating skills development and an after school programme.
“We got a place setting up a Park Home as offices and we’ve got people we already working with at the moment and still identifying more people that need help,” says Razia.
The organisation seeks to work with other like-minded organisations and individuals who can help in funding and resources.
Contact Razia: 076 881 3143 or Stella: 076 881 3143.
HUMANITARIAN: Razia Busani of Osizweni
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