Tambo Memorial Hospital Social Work Department in collaboration with Clinical Support and Therapeutic Services, recently organised a community outreach in the Jerusalem informal settlement to raise awareness about the importance of child protection.
Residents of the settlement attended the event, which included a range of activities designed to engage and educate the community.
Boksburg SAPS and Gauteng Crime Prevention officers provided guidance and support throughout the activities.
According to the hospital spokesperson, Zoliswa Nzeku, the outreach aimed to educate residents on the significance of protecting children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and to provide resources and support for those in need.
“The event featured activities, including quiz games, health education sessions, and distributing pamphlets and winter clothing.”
Nzeku said they also set up a soup kitchen to provide meals for the attendees.
“The activities were engaging and accessible to the community, ensuring everyone could participate and learn.
Nzeku said the Tambo Memorial Social Work Department emphasised the importance of community involvement in protecting children and preventing child abuse.
“It is crucial that we work together as a community to ensure the safety and well-being of our children.
“Events like this help us build relationships with the community and provide them with the resources they need to protect their children.
“The event was well-received by the community, with many residents expressing gratitude for the support and resources we provided,” said Nzeku.
Besides the outreach programmes, Nzeku mentioned they also held a fire awareness talk to highlight the importance of safety, particularly during cold days when people from informal settlements could get their houses burnt.
“The talk emphasised the need for fire safety awareness and education to prevent such incidents,” said Nzeku.
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