Cell C in partnership with the South African Department of Education has been organising the “Take a Girl Child to Work Day” initiative to encourage girl children.
The violation of women’s rights is an acute problem in many countries around the world, including South Africa. Despite the legislative progress, many women in South Africa suffer gender inequality and can’t find an appropriate job due to lack of skills.
Pupils from the different schools of eMalahleni during the Cell C “Take a Girl Child to Work” at the eMalahleni Council chambers on Friday, May 27.
Pupils from the different schools of eMalahleni at the eMalahleni Council chambers on Friday, May 27 during the Cell C “Take a Girl Child to Work”.
That is why Cell C in partnership with the South African Department of Education has come with the initiative of “Take a Girl Child to Work Day”. The annual campaign is aimed at changing this situation. “Take a Girl Child to Work Day” is annually observed in South Africa on the last Thursday in May.
Pupils from schools of eMalahleni with Ms Buyi Zitha, an official at the eMalahleni Council at the council chambers on Friday, May 27.
Some of the girls from the different schools of eMalahleni during the Cell C “Take a Girl Child to Work” at the eMalahleni Council chambers on Friday, May 27. The girls are, Lerato Mokoena, Sanelisiwe Marawu, Sharon Mcobokazi and Ntokoza Masango.
Locally girls from different schools gathered at the eMalahleni City Council and were introduced to the different departments. The girls were also encouraged to focus on their studies.
Cell C believes, that this campaign has a far-reaching impact. Showing girls working places and early encouragement to work will motivate and inspire them to reach their full potential. Each year the company focuses on a specific theme to highlight the present-day problems of society.
Nonhlanhla Cindi of Coronation Secondary School during the Cell C “Take a Girl Child to Work” at the eMalahleni Council chambers on Friday, May 27.
“Cell C believes that women can be vibrant contributors to the economy and leading job creators for South Africa. By empowering young women to think about the future that they would like for themselves, Cell C believes that this possibility will became a reality,” says Suzette van der Merwe, managing executive of the Cell C Foundation. a reality.
