While discussions about mental health have become increasingly common around the world and on social media in recent years, many in South Africa's most vulnerable communities have been left out due to a lack of access and awareness.
While discussions about mental health have become increasingly common around the world and on social media in recent years, many in South Africa’s most vulnerable communities have been left out due to a lack of access and awareness. Little Lions Coaching, a non-profit organisation based in Cape Town, is working to change that.
When COVID-19 struck and the devastating impact of the pandemic on mental health became clear, Stijn decided to expand by collaborating with Langa community leaders who would hold these workshops in the children’s native language and serve as local role models.‘It was very important to us that the workshops and resources were designed around the specific context these children were living in,’ explains Nomfundo.
She adds, ‘We hold these workshops from Monday to Thursday at a time that doesn’t interfere with after-school programmes to ensure that we are able to reach as many kids as possible and help them find their “inner lion”.’Because the workshops are geared towards children aged eight to thirteen, mental health concepts are taught through fun games, songs and activities designed to foster resilience, confidence and emotional awareness.
Little Lion’s mission is close to Nomfundo’s heart, having grown up in a similar community and being aware of the very real challenges these children face and how difficult it can be to express their feelings.
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