The Khulakahle Mntwana Programme started in 2013 after a study by the University of KwaZulu-Natal found that many young children in the rural Valley of 1000 Hills did not get sufficient micronutrients in their diets. This led to the children’s minds and bodies growing slower than those of children of the same age from other areas. The caregivers (parents or guardians) of these children were also found to suffer higher than normal levels of stress, anxiety or depression, which made them unable to take proper care of their children.
The programme addresses the developmental needs of the child in a holistic way through working in the homes directly with the child and caregiver.