ANC Nelson Mandela Bay Hosts GBV and Drug Abuse Awareness Drive

• Community Awareness Program on GBV and Drug Abuse: The ANC Nelson Mandela Bay PCO organized a program at Kuyga community hall to educate residents about the dangers of gender-based violence and substance abuse, promoting community involvement in prevention efforts.
• Leadership and Focus of the Program: Led by MP Makhi Feni, the event emphasized the urgent need to build safer communities through awareness, showing the devastating impact of drugs and violence on society.
• Multi-sectoral Participation and Resource Sharing: Participants from government and civil society shared practical information and resources to help communities respond effectively to GBV and drug abuse challenges.

The ANC Nelson Mandela Bay Parliamentary Constituency Office (PCO 755) held a gender-based violence (GBV) and drug abuse awareness programme at the Kuyga community hall today, bringing together community members, government stakeholders and civil society organizations.

The programme was aimed at educating residents about the dangers of GBV and substance abuse, while encouraging communities to play an active role in prevention and reporting. ANC Member of Parliament, Comrade Makhi Feni, led the engagement and addressed the audience, emphasizing the urgent need to build safer communities free from violence and the devastating impact of drugs.

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Feni was joined by representatives from different sectors of government and civil society who shared practical information and resources on how communities can respond to these social challenges. The event provided a platform for dialogue, awareness, and the strengthening of partnerships between residents and institutions working to combat GBV and drug abuse.

The ANC Nelson Mandela Bay PCO reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing community education campaigns, calling on residents to unite in the fight against violence and substance abuse.