On 27 April, a large group of people including 60 children participated in a hike in Stellenbosch aimed at placing child trafficking in the spotlight.
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Ubuntu Hiking, a non-profit organisation based in Jamestown, held its largest hike to date to emphasise the importance of the event. ‘Although we celebrate Freedom Day, the youth of today are not free because of child trafficking,’ says Henny Carstens, chairperson of Ubuntu Hiking.
‘We came prepared with posters and school flags, ready to spread awareness. Child trafficking is real, and we need to educate our learners.’
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The event was a collaborative effort between Ubuntu Hiking, the Stellenbosch Municipality, Stellenbosch-based NPO, Ranyaka Community Transformation and four local primary schools: St Idas, Idas Valley, Cloetesville and Weber Gedenk.
Ubuntu Hiking provided environmental education, basic mapping exercises and first aid scenarios.
‘What made this day even more special is the fact that the four principals of these schools are all from Jamestown – and yet, they represent communities from across Stellenbosch,’ says Clint September of Ubuntu Hiking.
‘We are incredibly proud of and grateful for the way in which they mobilised the learners to participate in a hike for such a worthy cause.’
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