Keamogetswe M Foundation reaches out to addicts
The foundation also managed to secure placement in rehabilitation centres for addicts wanting help.
Kwa-Thema – “The community is riddled with drugs and a group of youth are pleading for help to quit.” So said Keamogetswe Masike, founder of Keamogetswe M Foundation, who saw a need to assist and address this sensitive issue which affects a majority of South Africans, particularly those subjected to poverty. The foundation hosted an event on Saturday aimed at providing a platform to have an open discussion with substance abuse addicts.
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“We need to find out their needs and how best the community can play a role in assisting them,” explained Masike. He believes the community can provide a skills centre, education, anti-crime projects and strategic systems to keep former addicts from relapsing. “They are not criminals or enemies of the public, but a group of people who have social problems and challenges just like the rest of us.
“Their lives are a true reflection of our community, backgrounds of our family structures and failed local government systems.” The event was a success and about 200 people attended. Those who attended were given food. The foundation also managed to secure placement in rehabilitation centres for addicts wanting help.
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“The Department of Social Development and Sanca said all the addicts we identified will be booked in this week. “We thank the SAPS, the CPF, the Department of Social Development and other public officials, leaders, donors, sponsors and community builders who contributed towards the success of our project.” In celebration of Women’s Month and the significant role women play in society, the foundation also donated to Boikano Ba Botshelo. Founded by a woman, this NPO donates food parcels to those in need.
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