We Care, a non-governmental organisation offering home-based primary health care services for HIV/Aids and non-communicable diseases patients, hosted a social and behavioural change workshop for young people in the Mnquma Local Municipality recently.
Delivering the welcoming remarks, Mnquma Local Municipality portfolio head for strategic planning and management, Councillor Sisa Matutu, said the acts of sexual assault of elderly women at the hands of young men was an indication of a ‘sick’ society.
Matutu urged all those attending to vigorously contribute to efforts aimed at finding lasting solutions to all the ills ravaging society.
The aim of the event was to draw the attention of young people to the social causes or “drivers” that contribute to a high rate of infections, such as poverty, gender-based violence, rape, and alcohol abuse, among others.
We Care founder, Nokwanda Ntloko, said, since its inception 20 years ago, the organisation had empowered its members with critical work skills, created jobs, saved lives, and had groomed responsible leaders of tomorrow through their school visits programme.
Stakeholders attending the event included the National Prosecuting Authority, Legal Aid SA, and the Departments of Education and Social Development, as well as fieldworkers from across the Amathole District.
We Care has various programmes for boys and girls of different age groups including the Chommy (10-14 years), Yolo (you only live once, 14-18) and older.
