Organisations promote free services for Diepsloot community
Various forums came together at Diepsloot Mall, promoting unity for the residents and easy, free access to their services.
There is nothing greater than seeing the community standing together and utilising the services that are meant for them.
It was an impactful moment like this when different organisations in the Diepsloot community came together to help uplift and teach the residents insightful lessons. Several organisations joined forces to launch an annual imbizo programme designed to support local communities.
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The initiative, hosted by the Diepsloot Service Providers Forum, brought together government bodies and grassroots forums, all united by the common goal of uplifting residents through collaboration.
“The main goal of the imbizo is for our community to know what services are offered and where,” said Helen Setumu, chairperson of Diepsloot Providers Forum. “Our community is big, and services are clustered in one area all around. When service providers get in touch with the community, they can reach a larger audience at their doorstep.
“As the service providers forum, we promote collaboration and partnership. It’s better to work together than in silos. Together we can achieve more.”
Community members were able to interact with each of them and ask one-on-one questions with hopes of getting necessary help from the forums. One of the residents, Moses Matemane, shared his excitement.
“This experience has opened our eyes to opportunities we were previously unaware of as a community. I would strongly encourage young people to attend the upcoming events and take full advantage of what is available to them.”
Many of the organisations highlighted the importance of hosting events like this every now and then, as it brings hope to the communities.
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) communication officer Moloko Segale shared: “In communities like Diepsloot, effective stakeholder relations can lead to improved access to government services, increased civic participation, and more effective addressing of local issues, ultimately contributing to better quality of life.”
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The residents said the outreach provided valuable information about services they were previously unaware of. The event was also an opportunity for organisations to connect directly with the community members, to better understand the challenges they face.
Reitumetse Tiba, project co-ordinator of the Wot-if Trust, said: “When organisations collaborate, they bring different strengths and resources that support communities in several ways. Some organisations bring financial support, materials, and infrastructure, which helps implement programmes effectively”.
The Diepsloot Service Providers Forum, along with other organisations, continues to plan events that build communities and empower them through collaboration and shared resources. Organisations hope to build a stronger support network for the Diepsloot community.
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