At the Palm Grove Initiative, we believe that investing in caregivers is the most essential thing we can do to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities in eSwatini. For a child to be cared for, supported, and loved, their caregivers must first be cared for, supported, and loved.
Everything starts with the caregiver:
The Silusendvo program (meaning "Our Family Tree") is our foundational service dedicated to empowering caregivers. We close the gaps for children with disabilities by focusing on their families first.
We deliver on this philosophy by:
We also recognize that strong communities need internal support. Our plan to establish the Gogo Bench Initiative will train respected local grandmothers (gogos) to become community mental health helpers. This provides a sustainable network of wisdom and emotional support specifically designed to strengthen caregivers and keep hope alive.
Ultimately, supporting, loving, connecting, and growing our caregivers is the beginning of everything we do.
Through a partnership between the DPM’s Office in Eswatini and Palm Grove Health and Wellness Initiative (PGI), one of our children with a disability received crutches and a wheelchair to support mobility and independence.
This reflects our commitment to disability inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunities for every child. Together, we are building a more inclusive environment where no child is left behind. ♿🤝
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We were so delighted to bring together our amazing caregivers for a meaningful day of learning ,encouragement,faith and fun in the month of October.
Our community nurse from the community who came to shared valuable insights on personal hygiene,health care, and the importance of taking children to the hospital for timely medical attention.
Our social worker encouraged caregivers by highlighting the rights of children with disabilities and the importance of protecting their dignity,promoting inclusion and ensuring they are valued members of our communities.
Our lady pastor reminded us of the book of Genesis 1:27 that we are all created in the image of God, affirming the dignity, worth and uniqueness of every child and caregiver.
At the end of the day , we made it more special for them to participate in fun, therapeutic games that encouraged relaxation,laughter,connection and stress relief.
As one of our programs called Silusendvo (our family) at PGI we believe that when we support caregivers,we strengthen families and create communities where every child can thrive.
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It was a 9 Days of Healing, Hope & Impact in Eswatini! 🇸🇿🩺
Palm Grove Initiative (PGI) was honored to partner with Ancient Church, Colorado, alongside 12 visiting teams, and Challenge Ministries Eswatini to conduct medical outreach across four ICBC centers.
PGI provided five interpreters to bridge the language gap between siSwati and English, while our directors, Jessie and Micheal, actively participated in supporting the outreach. We were also blessed to connect with one of our USA Board members who joined the visiting team.
It was truly a glorious and impactful nine days of serving communities, sharing compassion, and bringing healthcare closer to those in need. ❤️🙏
Together, we serve. Together, we heal. Together, we bring hope!
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