“By working together we can deliver a well-rounded and impactful experience that will have a lasting impression on learners”, the well-known youth ambassador Donito Botha told constituency at the launch of a six-week youth-empowerment programme.
He represents the youth on the Ward 32 committee.
Ward councillor Moosa Raise, whose ward allocation has funded it, said of the “Girls and Boys for Change” programme: “This year, we opted to take 30 Grade 10 and 11 learners from both Robinvale and Proteus High schools, making it a nice group of 60 learners, and areas covered are related mainly to life skills, the things not usually covered at school.”
He said what inspired him were teachers from the two schools also keen to see learners developing into leaders, which is so needed in Atlantis right now.
“The aim of this programme is to empower and equip learners in Grade 10 and 11 with essential life skills,” Botha pointed out. “It is set to inspire and uplift the next generation of leaders in the Atlantis area, to bring together learners from the two local schools in Atlantis, offering them the opportunity to grow, learn and connect in a safe and inclusive environment.”
“Girls and Boys for Change”, run every Saturday from 8 February to 15 March, from 09:00 to 15:00, focusing on developing critical life skills such as Communication, Leadership, Self-confidence, Gender Based Violence, Human Trafficking, Unprotected Sex and Teenage Pregnancy. Botha said it’s being facilitated by the City of Cape Town’s Community Arts and Culture Development Department.
“To ensure a diverse group of learners a mix of gender and background were prioritised,” he said. “This diversity enriches the experience for all participants and reflects the community values of inclusivity and equal opportunity.”
He said the initiative offered invaluable opportunities for personal growth, equipping learners with lifelong lessons that are set to help young people thrive.
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