Organisation supports Eersterust Care and Training Centre
If anybody would like to fundraise for Paying it Forward Friends (PIFF) and help them continue this support, they can contact the organisation.
Paying It Forward Friends (PIFF) visited Eersterust Care and Training Centre on Monday to discuss the needs of the centre and how they could support it.
Executive director of the organisation, Anuschka Mouton (52) said a centre was identified by a Department of Health: Community Mental Health Services staffer.
“We went there because we wanted to understand what the centre needs to provide an even better service to the children and young adults at the centre.
“And then to discuss how PIFF can support the centre to meet those needs,” she said.
Mouton said the centre needed to transform its workshop space for adults with disabilities into a space where they “are taught skills that can generate them an income”.
“We also discussed their vegetable garden project and the costs involved.
“We discussed the challenges around placing children in appropriate educational environments according to their abilities, how the Department of Basic Education is involved and what extra staff support is needed,” she said.
Mouton said they will do assess each individual at the centre to gauge their ability to participate at the workshop.
“The workshop has a laser printer and projects will be developed to utilise it as an income generator the centre and individuals.
“PIFF will also help the centre to make the vegetable garden profitable all year round.”
Mouton said PIFF can also assist with staff development.
“This is the start of a partnership that will evolve organically.”
The occupational therapist with more than 30 years of international experience said she founded PIFF in 2016.
“Making a difference in people’s lives has always been my passion.
“PIFF was founded to reach as many people as possible, through the principle of multiplication.
“If you are given an opportunity, give someone else an opportunity. If you were taught a valuable lesson, teach someone else what you’ve learned,” she said.
Mouton said PIIF aims to empower all those involved with children with disabilities and vulnerable at-risk children.
“It does that by providing equal opportunities to them so that they make educated choices for their future.
“Our vision is for all children to be treated equally, given equal opportunities, have their specific needs met and given the best quality of life possible.”
Mouton said PIFF has a national footprint and supports many day-care centres for children with disabilities and ECD centres especially in how to break barriers to learning.
“PIFF also does training for the grown-ups involved with all children on a variety of topics to make sure that all children are included and have an equal opportunity to become the best versions of themselves.”
Mouton said if anybody would like to fundraise for PIFF and help them continue this support, they can get in touch with Ayla on 081 783 5490.
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