HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

A WhatsApp group for the three groups of champions has been created to ensure continued support and assistance from the Department. It remains government’s responsibility to support local communities, especially those communities with limited resources.

During February 2023 at the FASfacts Open Day and Annual General Meeting in Worcester, the champions received certificates of acknowledgement for successfully completing the three days of training and committed themselves to serve their communities. Certificates were handed over by Jacqueline Pandaram, Chief-Director: Rural Development, Jacky Cupido, project leader, and Melvin Genuka, co-project leader.

During her hand-over speech, Jacky said, “Today is one of my best days in rural development – just to witness how proud the champions are on what they have achieved and on the work they will be doing.”

The champions received their certificates with so much pride and to be acknowledge as a community changer.

Another certificate ceremony was held during March 2023 in Merweville in the Central Karoo to acknowledge the champions that were trained there. The event was a great success and a true reflection of the humbleness of the Karoo people. The champions, who mostly consist of senior women from the community, have made a commitment that with these new skills they acquired, they will do whatever they can to free their community from the evils of substance abuse. AP

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For more information, contact Melvin Genuka: melvin.genuka@westerncape.gov.za