Through this documentary, Gejile SA Foundation aims to:

• Humanise mental and neurological conditions by telling real, personal stories of youth navigating life with autism and bipolar disorder.

• Challenge stigma and break down harmful stereotypes often attached to disability in black and brown communities.

• Spark empathy, awareness, and understanding within families, schools, churches, and broader township society.

• Create a platform for young voices with disabilities to be seen, heard, and respected on their own terms.

A Township Lens

What makes this initiative unique is its deep township perspective. The documentary doesn’t just tell stories of diagnosis and struggle — it explores what it means to live with disability in a space where access to resources, understanding, and visibility is still limited.

From school to social life, and from healthcare access to employment dreams, the documentary will reflect the complex challenges — and everyday courage — that young people with autism and bipolar disorder show in their daily lives.

Mission & Intentions

The mission of The Gejile SA Foundation is rooted in social inclusion, awareness, and advocacy. Their intention is to:

• Educate township communities about autism and bipolar disorder in ways that are culturally relevant and accessible.

• Empower youth with disabilities by giving them agency in shaping how their stories are told.

• Influence public discourse and policy by spotlighting lived experiences that are too often ignored in national conversations on mental health and disability.

Community First

Gejile SA Foundation works closely with families, caregivers, educators, health workers, and local organisations to build a community-centred support network for youth with disabilities. Their approach is not to speak for young people with disabilities — but to create space for them to speak for themselves.

The Call

In a society where disability is still misunderstood and often silenced, The Gejile SA Foundation is building a bridge — from isolation to inclusion, from stigma to solidarity, and from invisibility to representation.

Through their documentary and future advocacy work, they are reimagining what it means to live fully, freely, and visibly with a disability in the township.