The Bokang Montjane Foundation, founded by former Miss South Africa Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala, has announced a significant new partnership with five preschools.
This partnership will tackle autism in underserved communities.
BOKANG MONTJANE AND NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN
This initiative forms part of the foundation’s broader mission to transform the lives of neurodivergent children across South Africa.
Driven by her personal journey as a mother to a 10-year-old autistic son, the beauty queen is championing increased awareness and access to crucial resources.
The foundation has not only partnered with these preschools but has also opened its own dedicated centre, according to Youth Village.
THE AUTISM FACILITY
This facility is already operational, providing essential services like speech therapy and occupational therapy to children.
“The need for therapies for children who have autism is high,” said Bokang Montjane.
She has issued a call for qualified speech therapists and occupational therapists to volunteer their time at the centre. This highlighted the critical gap in support for many families.
BOKANG MONTJANE’S PERSONAL STORY
The work of the Bokang Montjane Foundation is deeply personal.
In an interview with Glamour, she revealed that reflecting on her own family’s challenges in finding information and therapy inspired her to create the Ausome Academy under the foundation’s umbrella.
She aims to ensure that other mothers, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, do not face the same struggles.
FUTURE PLANS
Looking forward, the Bokang Montjane Foundation is in the process of setting up a specialised occupational therapy gym. It will also set up a playground for the children.
The foundation is actively seeking support from corporations and the public to complete these projects.
NO CHILD GETS LEFT BEHIND
For Bokang Montjane, this programme represents a vital investment in South Africa’s most vulnerable children.
Through the dedicated work of the Foundation, she is ensuring that no child is left behind simply because of where they come from.
