Prayer session for school mental health programme

Pre-Launch of #School Mental Health Campaign Held in Joburg

An organisation dedicated to uplifting the community, in collaboration with church entities, recently conducted a pre-launch event for the #School Mental Health initiative in Joburg. The event, known as the Spiritual Crusade and Toiletry Drives, was organized by the Vhathu Phanda community forum and other supporting groups at the Stanza Bopape community hall.

Objectives and Initiatives

– Thabo Mashabela, a representative from the organization, announced that the campaign is scheduled to commence from October 10 to 31, with planned visits to local schools.
– The pre-launch included a prayer session with learners and various organizations, aiming to seek blessings for the upcoming school program.
– Resources were mobilized through a toiletry drive, encouraging the community to donate sanitary pads to support the initiative targeting around 20,000 school children.

Community Engagement

– The event witnessed the participation of local churches, government stakeholders, private sector, and public sectors, emphasizing the collective responsibility of the entire community in nurturing children.
– Apostle Mary Masina from House of Grace expressed support for the community efforts, particularly focusing on the well-being of school children.
– Sister Julia Ledwaba, the coordinator of mental health in the Tshwane region, highlighted the importance of supporting mental health awareness and prevention.

Program Activities and Support

– Various activities were outlined for local schools, including educational talks on mental health, gender-based violence, substance abuse, and initiatives to address low self-esteem among students.
– The program also featured soccer tournaments, prison tours for bully learners, and swimming lessons for individuals struggling with water-related fears.
– The initiative received backing from multiple sectors, underscoring the significance of holistic support for mental health issues.

Community Involvement and Awareness

– Plans were discussed to conclude the program with a walk and drum majorettes, involving metro, police, nurses, and learners to raise awareness about mental health within communities.
– The emphasis was on providing information and resources to enhance awareness, prevention, and support for individuals affected by mental health conditions.

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Source: The Citizen