Reach the Unreached Children

SUMMARY

By donating to our Reach the Unreached fund, you will help Libumba to purchase a safe and strong vehicle, helping us to gain access to those children living with disabilities in the remotest areas of Lubombo, Eswatini. 

THE CHALLENGE

Many of the children in the Libumba programme have never been to hospital or school because of their physical impairments, a lack of transport options, and the conditions of rural roads. Discrimination and a lack of transport options mean that these families are often unable to access even the few services which are available to them. These children live lives of exclusion with little opportunity for participating in normal developmental activities or accessing basic services.  

THE SOLUTION

At Libumba we believe that being able to deliver a community-based service is fundamental to supporting children living with disabilities and their families. With access to an off-road vehicle, we can visit children and families in their homes to deliver health services. Once children are healthy, we can start the process of assisting them in accessing other services and being included in their communities. 

THE LONG-TERM IMPACT

By first reaching out to these children and families in their own homes, we can support them to step out into their communities. 

Every child that receives assistance from Libumba becomes a part of the larger Libumba programme. This means that the child’s caregiver and family receive training and information regarding disability and how to support their child, they are included in empowerment groups, and they become part of livelihoods projects. In this way, Libumba ensures that families are not only supported in their immediate needs but are also empowered to build communities that are inclusive to all and offer opportunities for growth to the most vulnerable children.