A new initiative aimed at fostering creativity and improving communication and motor skills in children was launched in Khayelitsha.
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The Lingomso ‘Our Future’ project, also known as the Lingomso Elihle Painting and Drawing Project, is an after-school programme designed to nurture children’s skills for the future.
It fosters problem-solving abilities, emotional restoration, and a sense of safety.
The project is a collaborative effort between the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate through the Community Development Worker (CDW) programme, a partnership between the City and the Western Cape Government.
Focusing on arts as a vehicle for communication and environmental awareness, the project allows kids to explore different forms of self-expression through crafts and creativity.
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It incorporates lessons on recycling into arts, crafts and painting activities, emphasising the importance of effective communication and environmental stewardship.
The CDW provided supplies, including paint brushes, colour palette sets, coloured pencils and sketchbooks, watercolours, and paint.
‘The Lingomso “Our Future” project represents our commitment to investing in the development of our youth and fostering a sense of community within our city that will be extremely important to turn the tide on illegal dumping,’ says Grant Twigg, Mayco member for urban waste management.
‘Through creative expression and skill-building activities, we aim to empower learners with the tools they need to navigate the challenges of tomorrow.’
Furthermore, the CDW recognised the Noluntu Soup Kitchen as a possible beneficiary. It provided the project with large pots, gas stoves, plastic basins, perishables, and compost bins.
‘The Noluntu Soup Kitchen stands as a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives in effecting tangible change, and the City is proud to be able to support such an initiative,’ says Twigg.
If any similar community initiatives throughout the City would like to be considered for future assistance, they can contact the Subcouncil offices within their Ward to engage with a local CDW officer, or alternatively email [email protected].
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