How to handle water and waste in your household when you live in an informal settlement such as Enkanini, Kayamandi, are some of the life skills that learners will acquire after completing a unique course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The course was developed as part of a collaboration between Stellenbosch Municipality and the Stellenbosch University Water Institute (Suwi). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a joint press release by the Municipality and the University, the Iqhawe Lemvelo (nature hero) educational project is unique in that it addresses issues that children living in informal settlements have to deal with on a daily basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It forms the educational arm of the Amanzi Yimpilo (Water is Health) project which aims to improve municipal water, waste and sanitation services in Enkanini. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Stellenbosch Executive Mayor, Advocate Gesie van Deventer, says the project is the result of a committed cooperation to uplift especially disadvantaged communities. \u201cThrough education we are empowering our young people to better assist local government in dealing with water and waste challenges.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Leanne Seeliger, a senior researcher from Suwi, says learners from informal settlements are often disadvantaged by a school system that does not cater for their specific needs. \u201cThe children do not have the social networks that children living in formal housing do. We follow a place-based approach that enables them to learn from their own experiences,\u201d she explains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seeliger developed the approach with Prof Chris Reddy from SU\u2019s Faculty of Education, while working in the Enkanini Education Centre for the last seven years. The curriculum covers topics such as dealing with water and recycling waste in your household and community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A group of 60 Grade 6 to 9 learners from Ikaya Primary School, Kayamandi Primary School, Makapula High School and Kayamandi High School have been attending the programme since the beginning of the second term. After completion of the programme in November, each learner will receive a Nature Hero-certificate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kamohelo Mculu, a project manager with Stellenbosch Municipality Infrastructure Services, says there is currently a major drive within the Municipality to provide improved water and sanitation services to Enkanini residents: \u201cThe Municipality, the university and the community are working closely together to improve living conditions in Enkanini.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Iqhawe Yemvelo project is run by Paul Roviss Khambule, Meluxolo Mbali and Yondela Tyawa from Enkanini, in close collaboration with researchers from SUWI. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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