Volunteers from various NGOs participated in a door to door campaign in the Daleside area, as a starting point, in preparation for a Stop women and children awareness event on 27^th November 2015. The awareness event was held at the Daleside Primary School. During the door to door campaign our volunteers provided information on women abuse, as well as services available in the area. Where and what to report and signs and symptoms of abuse were also provided.  The reason for this campaign was the high prevalence of domestic violence, rape and child abuse in the area and the awareness event would hopefully change this. It appears that there are not many “easily accessible” services available to this community.

On 27^th the march, with the community and NGOs, took place. At the main event all the participating NGOs had stalls where they distributed pamphlets and provided information to those present. There were over 2000 people at the event.

LifeLine highlighting 16 Days of Activism and HIV/AIDS Month  

To highlight 16 Days of Activism, as well as HIV/AIDS (December is HIV/AIDS awareness month), the three LifeLine Service Centres carried out many activities, such as distribution of white (women/child abuse) and red ribbons (HIV/AIDS), information sessions, the distribution of condoms, pamphlets and flyers at various venues with the communities of the Centres. The importance of “Knowing your Status” information was also presented to the communities. Where requested, voluntary  HIV testing and counselling was undertaken. 

Khensani Wellness Centre in Sharpeville carried out their activities at the New Boxer Supermarket  and LDAC Meeting held in Sharpeville. Picture below.

Tirisano Wellness Centre in Palm Springs carried out their activities at the Palm Springs Mall, Elderly Social Clubs (Thembalihle & Sofasonke) in Palm Springs, 2 x Dry Cleaners and Red Gate Tuck Shops in Palm Springs, 3 x Shebeens in Palm Springs and various Clothing Shops in the Palm Springs Mall. Some photos of the Palm Springs Mall events

Mamello Wellness Centre in Zone 13, Sebokeng targeted the Thabong Shopping Centre with their activities during this time as well as the community in Zone 20 in Sebokeng. Some activities pictured below.