Together, we're growing skills to help little people thrive...“I didn’t know anything,” the new mom blurted out to the other caregivers at the Fundanathi, “all I knew about caring for my baby was to put her on my back as I continued with my work - cooking, cleaning, washing. When she cried, I fed her or changed her nappy. That’s all.”
6 months ago, all of that changed. Under the loving and non-judgemental guidance of her mentor, Thandi and her sister are now playing constantly with their kids. “There is no rest,” mock-complains her sister, laughing. “You can’t even watch TV - when he builds a bridge with blocks from the toy bag, you have to get up, look at the bridge, talk about the bridge!” Glowing with pride at the new skills their kids are mastering, it’s their own growing confidence that they have the power to prepare them for a better future that will keep bringing hope to these families.
“I used to make excuses that I’m too busy - now I enjoy playing almost more than my child!”
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