Autism Eswatini
Key Data
Compliance score
5.0
Year of registration
2013
Contact Person
Tryphinah Annie Winnile Mvubu
Organisational Information
Fundraising Initiatives
Autism Swaziland also known as Litsemba Lemliba Support Centre is a non-profit making organization based in Eswatini whose mission & vision is to focus on the support children/individuals affected by Autism Spectrum & Neurodevelopmental Disorders by giving support; rehabilitation, awareness, advocacy, research, protection, psycho social support and spiritual- nurturing to their families, thus bringing hope to these families. The organization has been in existence since 2013, first registered as Litsemba Lemliba Support Centre and was later as Autism Swaziland in 2015. The organization has been in the forefront of Autism awareness raising and referrals in Eswatini. The establishment of parents support group and a network of professionals has been key in strengthening support to these individuals and their families hence the influx in the few hospitals of the country seeking Autism interventions. Autism Swaziland is placed under the Deputy Prime Ministers Office with a good working relationship with the UN Family, other development partners and Civil Society Organizations. The organization is also a full member of the Coordinating Assembly of NGOs and a representative of Autism Speaks USA Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN). Autism Swaziland has a partnership with Kenya Autism Alliance and IKE Foundation for Autism in Nigeria with the purpose of addressing Autism issues in these countries and the continent of Africa. Supported by UNFPA, led by the Deputy Prime Minister’s office, the organization conducted the first Autism survey in Eswatini which revealed that 1 in 6 people has Autism. A 5 year strategic plan, 10 policies and three capacity building programs has been developed to support these individuals and their families at grass roots level with the capacity of being replicated to other African countries since many African countries may not be able to hire many specialists. The organization has recently contributed to the, Africa Regional Advocacy Agenda of People Living with NCDs, representing Southern Africa ensuring that mental health & neurological conditions are made part of the agenda.