Since 2020, Altruic Advisors has been proud to partner with the Kudvumisa Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to provide access to health care for impoverished and marginalized communities in Eswatini. Several of our accountants recently had the opportunity to travel to Eswatini and volunteer alongside the dedicated staff of the Kudvumisa Foundation.
We had an incredible time working with the Kudvumisa team. Located in a rural part of east Eswatini, we got to see all the great work they do at their clinic and working with the community. At one point during our visit, they hosted an event bringing families with special needs together. Sadly, there is little support and a lot of cultural shame for these families, so this event was intended to help them support each other. We shared crafts and supplies, and played with the kids while the Kudvumisa staff hosted a support group and activities for the parents. This experience was one of the highlights of the trip!
The Kudvumisa facility includes a community garden and guest house, where we worked on various projects. We also helped them pack medications to be delivered to rural areas. One day we brought food and supplies to an elderly woman in a small village who had no family nearby to help her. We also brought coloring books and crayons for the local children. They sang to us and we were able to visit with them for a little while.
During our time in Eswatini, we walked through the community and got to interact with some of the wonderful people there. One evening, the Kudvumisa team brought in a group of youth cultural dancers we were able to watch a fantastic performance. Our gracious hosts also took us on a game drive where we got to see some of the amazing wildlife in southern Africa.
Volunteering with the Kudvumisa Foundation was an incredible opportunity and very humbling. We look forward to a long partnership with this inspiring organization and can’t wait to return again!
