In honour of Youth Month several organisations joined forced to inspire and educated the future leaders of the country. Almost 80 learners at Illovo Primary School were educated on human trafficking prevention, cyber safety, and gender-based violence.
“Over two days a team from Amanzimtoti SAPS, Amanzimtoti CPF and Sparrow Trust did a workshop for Grade 6 and 7 learners,” said Estelle van Eeden of Amanzimtoti CPF.
The next stop was Ekuphileni Primary School were 250 learners were also educated on human trafficking prevention, cyber safety, and gender-based violence.
“Members of Amanzimtoti SAPS together with Amanzimtoti CPF, Sparrow Trust and Turning Point ‘Qhakaza’ presented to the Grade 6 and 7 learners. The event was held over two days.”
Athlone Park Clinic hosted a youth awareness event to highlight the services it offers.
Amanzimtoti SAPS, Amanzimtoti CPF, the Department of Health, KZN Liquor Authority, National Association of Child Care Workers, Sparrow Trust and Turning Point ‘Qhakaza’ joined the programme.
“The purpose of the day’s program was to educate the youth on services the clinic offers specifically to youth between the ages of 10 to 24-years-old. We also aimed creatively address social issues through music and drama. Talks on sexual health and HIV/AIDS, alcohol and lifestyle choices were covered.”
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