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A number of 30 boys from different areas in the West Coast joined the mentoring session.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>Guest speakers and mentors for the day included Ashley Constant, Patrick Lakabane, Henrico Adonis and many more. The boys learned more about career opportunities, crime and its consequences, the importance of finding purpose at a young age just to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>According to Lisa the highlight for her was the speakers who honoured the invitation within such a short notice. \u201cLooking at the fact that they are very prominent people in their own different areas of expertise. We had speakers as far as KwaZulu-Natal who sent video clips. The boys connected and enjoyed the sessions.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>Lucky Mdingi from Intuthuko Recruitment and Development said the intervention has been on their minds for years now. \u201cOur focus on girls and gender based violence made us realise that the boys have been was neglected. As men ourselves we took the initiative to make a difference,\u201d said Mdingi. He added that the Lucky Mdingi from Intuthuko Recruitment and Development said the intervention has been on their minds for years now. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur focus on girls and gender based violence made us realise that the boys have been was neglected. As men ourselves we took the initiative to make a difference,\u201d said Mdingi. He added that the day was marvellous. \u201cWe gained alot on the day, and going forward we will need funding as we planing camping for the boys, interactions with them and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<div class=\"p\">Sisipho Saunders from Likhona Ithemba Foundation said the day was a huge success and the boys were a beautiful group to work with. \u201cThe boys were very attentive and the guest speakers were amazing,\u201d said Saunders. <p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>Should you wish to contribute to this initiative contact Lisa on 082\u2009556\u20090691 or Mdingi on 78 382 8626. 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