Ward 51 is set to commemorate Mandela Day with a unique approach this year, hosting four distinct programmes at the Shastri Park Community Hall in Phoenix on Thursday, 18 July.
According to Ward 51 Councillor Maggie Johnson, the Shastri Park Library will be distributing hygiene packs specifically for teenage girls, aiming to provide dignity to these learners. Members of the community who wish to contribute are encouraged to drop off sanitary pads at the library.
Councillor Johnson also noted, “As learners will still be on recess, Caneside Library will be teaching arts and crafts to kids from the creche instilling creativity during their formative years. Officials from the different departments will be part of a tree planting ceremony.”
The day’s main event will be a comprehensive outreach health programme, offering a range of vital services. These include blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, TB screening, family planning services for ladies, HIV counselling and testing, condom distribution, health education, and pap smear services provided by a mobile unit.
The event will run from 9am to 1pm. For more information, please contact Councillor Maggie Johnson on 082 339 2789.
