The Johannesburg Shincheonji Volunteers (SCJV) hosted their inaugural Level-Up Campaign at Bopasenatla Secondary School on January 31.
The campaign raises awareness about bullying and provides career guidance to high school learners.
The event started an engaging session for the Grade Eight learners, addressing bullying and personal development.
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Interactive warm-up activities, including stretching exercises and a general knowledge game, prepared the learners to discuss the impact of bullying and the importance of fostering a respectful school environment.
“In support of literacy and education, the SCJV also donated books to the school library.
The second segment of the campaign was dedicated to grades 11 and 12 learners, focusing on career guidance and higher education opportunities.
The SCJV volunteers led an informative workshop on study resources, university application processes and funding options available to learners.
“This session equipped learners with practical knowledge and strategies to navigate their post-secondary education journey,” said Shincheonji Joburg volunteers co-ordinator Xihluke Mabasa.
Mabasa added that the day drew overwhelmingly positive feedback from the school leadership and government representatives, including the 350 learners who attended, teachers, the chief director of Johannesburg from the office of the MEC for Education, Dennis Macuacua, and Ward 26 Clr Sthembiso Mashinini.
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Macuacua was grateful for the invitation, emphasising the need for more initiatives like these in Johannesburg.
He encouraged further engagement, including university visits for learners, to give first-hand exposure to higher education institutions.
Principal Takalani Robert Radzhuma commended the SCJV team, recognising their ongoing contributions to the school and the community.
He said the school had a high rate of bullying, and the campaign provided much-needed awareness and support for learners and the school governing body in addressing the issue.
“The career guidance workshop was instrumental in helping matric learners make informed decisions about their future, and we strongly believe it will impact them positively.
The Level-Up Campaign proved informative, inspiring and transformative for the learners, teachers and community leaders.
“Through discussions, workshops and dedicated volunteers, the event reinforced the importance of education, mentorship, and collective support in shaping the future of young learners,” Radzhuma said.
