Kingsburgh Welfare empowers women through kickboxing
The 'let's not be victims, but victors' themed programme aimed to empower women mentally and physically.
IN light of the 16 Days of Activism, the Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare hosted a free kickboxing programme for women in and around Amanzimtoti.
At the ‘let’s not be victims, but victors’ themed programme, the welfare’s social worker, Sandra Govender, delved into various forms of abuse, such as emotional, mental, physical, financial, and verbal.
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The central theme was the strength of women, encouraging them to harness their resilience. “Welfare plays a crucial role in making women mentally aware and strong, enabling them to break free from abusive situations,” she said.
As part of the initiative, a kickboxing programme was introduced to empower women physically, fostering a ‘healthy body, healthy mind’ approach.
Instructor Sheri-Ann Nagiah of Shapes for Women demonstrated some step-by-step kickboxing techniques to the group of women.
“The goal of the day was to instill inner strength and reshape mindsets, reinforcing the idea that women have the power to overcome challenges,” said Govender.
The event also highlighted the availability of resources, with the welfare being able to direct women to the appropriate support channels.
For more information, contact the Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare on 031 916 2274 or at admin@kingsburghwelfare.org.za
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