The Deputy Minister of Communications to hand over sanitary pads and launch “Tears to Tiaras” in Msawawa Informal Settlement, Kya Sands
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will, on Saturday, 14 May 2016 hand over sanitary pads to over 100 young women in Msawawa informal settlement in Kya Sands.
The hand over will be proceeded by the launch of Tears to Tiaras, a community development initiative which seeks to empower, motivate and protect young women against various social ills such as human trafficking, domestic violence and substance abuse.
This will encapsulate training and equipping women, especially teens and young adults, with skills which will enable them to be employable or start businesses, thereby contributing towards reducing poverty and dependency.
The initiative is made possible through a collaboration between Hope for Women, Dick Koza Ministries and 247 Christian Church. Its key focus areas are:
- Protection against human and child trafficking
- Skills development classes (computer skills, catering, sewing, beading and arts)
- Leadership development, mentorship and networking
- Assistance with sanitary pads and clothing
The media is hereby cordially invited to this outreach programme as follows:
Date: Saturday, 14 May 2016
Time: 11h00 – 13h30
Venue: UCBC, Cnr Spesbona and Clairvaux Streets, Kya Sands
Journalists will be afforded interviews and photo opportunities.
RSVPs: Please contact Pakeng Matsetse on 082 297 9556 or pakeng@gcis.gov.za.
Enquiries:
Peter Gumede
Cell: 083 570 8080
Nthabeleng Mokitimi
Cell: 073 222 5522
