Article re-cap
- More than 350 young people from Table View, Dunoon and surrounding communities participated in the week-long youth empowerment programme.
- The initiative was held in Table View from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12 as South Africa commemorated Youth Day on Tuesday, June 16.
- Participants primarily aged 14 to 16 discussed challenges like violence and gender-based violence while learning valuable life skills.
More than 350 young people from Table View, Dunoon and surrounding communities participated in a week-long youth empowerment programme hosted by TLC Projects NPO, focusing on building confidence and resilience.
Table View Youth Empowerment Programme Details
As South Africa commemorated Youth Day on Tuesday, June 16, TLC Projects NPO held a week-long youth empowerment programme in Table View from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12. The initiative brought together children and teenagers from informal settlements for activities designed to build confidence, resilience, and self-expression.
Focus on Youth Challenges
Founder Colleen Pietersen stated the program provided a safe space for young people to discuss challenges like violence and gender-based violence while learning valuable life skills. Participants, primarily aged 14 to 16, shared their concerns about issues affecting youth today, including increased awareness around gender-based violence and substance abuse.
Creative Expression and Celebration
A key component of the programme was an arts and culture project allowing participants to express themselves creatively. The week concluded with a fun day and braai, celebrating achievements and fostering friendships. Colleen Pietersen reflected on 28 years of working with young people, noting changes in their challenges and engagement with the digital age.
TLC Projects Ongoing Support
TLC Projects continues its youth development efforts through a skills centre offering assistance with CVs, learner’s licences, and identity documents. Many young people are eager to take advantage of opportunities for a brighter future. Pietersen emphasized empowering young people to find their voices and recognize their worth as essential for stronger communities.
Frequently asked questions
What was the main purpose of the Table View Youth Empowerment Programme?
The programme aimed to build confidence, resilience, and self-expression in young people from Table View, Dunoon, and surrounding communities; it provided a safe space for them to discuss challenges like violence and gender-based violence while learning valuable life skills.
Which issues were the participants primarily concerned about?
Participants aged 14 to 16 shared their concerns about issues affecting youth today, including increased awareness around gender-based violence and substance abuse; they also discussed challenges like violence within their communities.
What activities were included in the youth empowerment programme?
The programme featured an arts and culture project allowing participants to express themselves creatively, alongside a fun day and braai at the end of the week; this fostered friendships and celebrated achievements within the Table View area.
What ongoing support does TLC Projects offer to young people?
TLC Projects operates a skills centre that provides assistance with CVs, learner’s licences, and identity documents; they are dedicated to empowering young people in Bloubergstrand and beyond to find their voices.
When did the youth empowerment programme take place?
The week-long initiative ran from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12; it coincided with South Africa’s Youth Day celebrations on Tuesday, June 16 in Cape Town.
Who founded the TLC Projects NPO?
Colleen Pietersen founded TLC Projects NPO and has been working with young people for 28 years; she recognized evolving challenges within the digital age.
Source: tabletalk.co.za
