At Malamulele Onward, everything we do is focused on one goal:
Helping children with cerebral palsy (CP) living in rural areas reach their best potential in a supportive environment.
We’ve learned that lasting change happens when families, therapists and local health services work together. That’s why our work focuses on strengthening the entire support system around a child — not just one part of it.
What needs to change
For children with CP to thrive, three important things need to happen:
Parents are one of the most important resources in a child’s life. We train and support parents so they can become active partners in their child’s care and even help other families in their community.
We strengthen the skills of therapists, care workers and community health staff so they feel confident treating and supporting children with CP in rural settings.
We work alongside hospitals and clinics to improve how CP services operate — helping them reach more children and provide better, more coordinated care.
Our programmes bring these ideas to life through:
Over time, these activities help local CP services grow stronger and more sustainable — creating better outcomes for children and families.
Ultimately, our aim is simple:
