By Mpiliso Skosana | Luyanda's Story
*The names are change for the protection of the children!
Luyanda,Grade 2, and her little brother are part of the Educational Support programme in Mpophomeni near Howick. Both are part of the Ethembeni (be hopeful) Educational Support Program. The two siblings live with their ill mother in indigent conditions.
Luyanda recently got a certificate for best attendance, a milestone as initially she was very withdrawn and shy. By building a relationship with her and the family, through concrete support, home-visitations and by helping the mom access healthcare, a relationship was established with Luyanda.
It emerged that the little girl had been raped. Twice. The first perpetrator had been jailed, but the second was an uncle who sometimes assisted the family financially.
Funding from Starfish was used to support the family. The case was reported to the designated child-protection unit and is being investigated. Luyanda’s mom has also reported the case to the tribal authorities who will deal with the man appropriately.
Luyanda is receiving counselling and is being supported in a process of ongoing healing. Her teachers have commented on her progress at school and her improved attendance.
My school supports Starfish. Starfish supports Ethembeni. Ethembeni supports children like Luyanda.
All of this is possible because of your support Starfish together with the Partner’s.
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