Dialogue tackles youth issues
The City of Ekurhuleni is part of 100 cities that host 100 Inter-Generational Global peace dialogues.
Young people from across the City of Ekurhuleni recently converged at the OR Tambo precinct to engage in a dialogue on critical issues hindering their success.
The Inter-Generational Global Peace Dialogue hosted by the city, in partnership with the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (Accord), sought to solicit tangible solutions from the youth for the scourge of social ills, unemployment and lack of development opportunities.
Among the participants in the dialogue was Mary Serunye, from Wattville, who is a chairperson and founder of Thol’ Imfundo Foundation, which aims to champion the needs of disadvantaged youth.
The foundation assists matric learners to apply for bursaries and to register at tertiary institutions.
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Thol’ Imfundo also helps youth who need assistance writing their CVs, preparing for job interviews and internship opportunities.
“In most cases youth challenges are compounded by the lack of information,” she said.
“We believe that assistance from the government does not only have to be in monetary value, but may also be through logistical support which is important, particularly by organisations like ours.
“All we need from the city is to provide access to information that is beneficial to the youth.
“This may also be by creating more information-sharing platforms for young people.”
The City of Ekurhuleni is part of 100 cities that host 100 Inter-Generational Global peace dialogues.
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