CARE ENOUGH
to create healthy, resilient & correctly skilled youth
Section 18A approved & B-BBEE level 1 certified
Youth Empowerment Winter School 2024
WELCOME
DAY 1- MENTAL HEALTH
Here are some highlights of the first day of our Winter School where we were discussing all things Mental Health.
The learners were all excited to be part of this session and were very engaged.
The Social Worker from Lifeline-Durban really had the learners engaged on Mental health support.
Mental health support talk by a social worker from Lifeline-Durban
A Word of God & prayer from Reverend Xolani Buthelezi
Group discussion feedback by the learners.
Learners giving feedback from their group discussions.
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Learners giving feedback from their group discussions.
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Thought provoking discussion with the learners on key issues relating to mental health.
DAY 2 - HEALTH AND NUTRITION DAY
Our Day 2 was exceptional, informative and very interactive. The learners totally loved the session.
Dr. Cyril Nkabinde & Dr. Moffat had a very interactive talk with the learners on HIV/AIDS:
how it spreads, how to prevent contracting it and how to manage it once infected.
The learners loved the ability to anonymously ask medical questions to the doctors.
This was followed by a healthy debate on HIV/AIDS, between boys and girls.
We also had a dietician talking to the learners about the importance of healthy eating and how to eat healthily.
The learners totally enjoyed the session, although, it seems like they might need more convincing to eat their vegetables.
The medical team of Doctors that conducted health screening for all the learners- testing for Diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure, weight & height for BMI.
Dr. Cyril Nkabinde & Dr. Moffat have a very interacting talk on HIV/AIDS.
We also had a dietitian talking about the importance of healthy eating and how to eat healthy.
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Learners getting their medical checks.
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Learners getting medical checks
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Learners getting medical checks
DAY 3 - GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (GBV)
Our Day 3 was intense but very informative for the learners because we were discussing
key issues related to Gender-Based Violence (GBV):
what GBV looks like, the definition of rape, what should you do if you or
someone you know becomes a victim of GBV and the support that is available for GBV victims.
Ms. Siya Madlopha from Lifeline-Durban engaged the learners at length on these issues.
We also had an ex-convict who has turned his life around and is now going around communities & schools telling them what it’s like in prison and why they don’t want to go there.
#Crime Doesn’t Pay.
We also got an opportunity inform the community of Inanda about our program
through the interview held with Inanda FM.
Ms. Siya Madlopha (Lifeline-Durban)
Ms. Siya Madlopha telling the learners about GBV.
Mr. Sphiwe Sokhulu speaking to the learners about his experience as an ex-convict and why they should stay out of trouble.
Learners giving feedback on what they have learnt for the day.
DAY 4 - CAREER EXPO
Day 4 was our Career Expo day where numerous companies, SETAs & professionals were invited to exhibit and share information with the learners regarding career opportunities and bursaries on offer for the learners now and upon completion on their studies.
The following SETAs were present:
FASSET (Finance & Accounting), CETA (Construction), MQA (Mining Qualification), WRSETA (Wholesale & Retail), and HWSETA (Health & Welfare).
KZN Ezemvelo, EThekwini Metro municipality, SAICA, & ACCA were also present.
The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) was present, along with its 8 Councils.
The learners totally loved the exhibitions as they received valuable information and promotional materials such as
pencil cases, backpacks, bags and stationary.
The learners also received words of encouragement & support from the KZN MEC for Social Development.
We also had various professionals sharing their personal journeys & experiences in their professions.
These included the following:
1. Charted Accountant (CA) - Ms. Nonku Shezi
2. Advocate Senzo Ngwane
3. Electrical Engineer & Businessman - Mr. Sibusiso Mncube
4. Construction project manager - Ms. Tshegofatso Khampepe
KZN Social Development MEC addressing the learners.
Ms. Nonku Shezi (CA) addressing the learners about becoming a Charted Accountant (CA).
Adv. Senzo Ngwane sharing his journey on becoming an Advocate.
Mr. Sibusiso Mncube (Electrical Engineer) giving the learners some pointers and sharing his experiences in the journey of being an engineer and becoming an entrepreneur.
Leaners enjoying the Career Expo.
More from the Career Expo.
More from the Career Expo.
More from the Career Expo.
DAY 5 -TERTIARY EDUCATION
Day 5 (our last day for this winter school) was filled with emotions. Emotions of anxiety, relief, excitement and a tinge of sadness.
This emanates from the steps and tips to make Maths easy for the learners given by the very experienced former Maths teacher, Mr. Michael Atkins, to Ms. Nompilo Dlamini from the University of Zululand, who shared the processes for applications and the requirements for the different qualifications.
This was followed by a similar talk by Mr. Msizi Dimba from the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) who not only informed the learners about the qualifications entry requirements but also shared how learners can still pursue their desired profession,
should they not meet the requirements, although the completion time might be delayed.
He also shared, with the learners, how they can access NSFAS to fund their tertiary studies.
He also demonstrated how learners can create their profiles on the NSFAS website.
We also has other professionals from the Construction environment speaking to the learners about their journey to date.
For fun, we had a dance competition amongst the five schools and the learners totally loved it, and so did the judges.
The Chief Transformation Officer from CBE (our sponsor for this winter school) gave a wonderful speech encouraging
the learners to work hard, be disciplined and pursue their dreams.
In closing, a number of the learners expressed their appreciation for this programme and winter school,
and indicated the impact that it has made in their lives.
The Care Enough Team and the Team from CBE (the main sponsor for the winter school).
Mr. Msizi Dimba from UKZN addressing the learners regarding the application process to study at the University and how to access NSFAS.
Ms. Nompilo Dlamini addressing the learners and explaining the application process and requirements to study at the University of Zululand.
Mr. Michael Atkins giving pointers to the learners on how to approach Mathematics.
Executive from CBE giving learners words of encouragement and support.
Teacher and learners from JE Ndlovu
High School
Teacher and learners from Mzuvele
High School
Teacher and learners from Nqaba KaZulu
High School
Teacher and learners from John Dube
High School
Teacher and learners from Nhlakanipho
High School