To address issues relating to mental health, sexual trauma and substance abuse, the Gamalakhe Community Health Centre recently held an event for young women.
Organised by Asanda Akoon, it was attended by learners from different high schools in Gamalakhe.
Akoon, who is a sexual abuse survivor, said some young women experience sexual trauma at a young age.
She said they also struggle to find help, hence her collaboration with the Gamalakhe Community Health Centre to raise awareness on overcoming sexual trauma.
The event was also attended by representatives of various organisations, including the founder of Phara to Paradise, Bongmusa Zulu, Nonhlanhla Mbono from Pad a Girl and Sergeant Nkosentsha Ntini from the Saps.
Meanwhile, Thabisile Ndleleni of Gamalakhe Commercial High School and Siphokazi Mkhungo of Olwandle High School said the programme was very informative and helpful.
The CEO of the Gamalakhe Community Health Centre, Dr. Frank Shongwe, said they used the opportunity to empower young women from Gamalakhe.
“In the past, women were less empowered and were never encouraged to strive for a bright future. That is why we need to embark on and support such projects,” he said.
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