BY BANELE MAGONGO
MBABANE – In light of the ongoing challenges of gender-based violence (GBV) and teenage pregnancy, the residents of Gege have been urged to join forces to tackle these issues.
This was said by the Nhlangano Aids Training Information and Counseling Center (NATTICC) Executive Director Sisekelo Nzima at a meeting held yesterday at Gege Inkhundla, he emphasized the importance of collaboration in combating gender-based violence and teenage pregnancy.
The meeting was attended by school committee chairpersons, head teachers, and career guidance teachers from all schools in the Gege constituency, aimed to gather feedback on the issue and identify potential solutions.
Nzima expressed his appreciation for the ongoing collaboration between NATICC and the schools in Gege, and he thanked them for their positive feedback. He noted that this feedback was an indicator that the sensitization and intervention initiatives were making a difference in the lives of students and teachers. He reiterated his belief that only by working together could these issues is effectively addressed. He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration and cooperation between all stakeholders to achieve lasting change.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Mthobisi Ncongwane, presented the 2023 report at the meeting, which included data on school dialogues, dropout rates, and the number of students who dropped out due to teenage pregnancy. The participants discussed their experiences while working with NATICC, sharing their successes, challenges, and recommendations. These discussions provided valuable insight into the effectiveness of NATICC’s programs and how they could be improved.
Program Manager Kenneth Makhanya presented a workshop on Emotional Intelligence (EI), emphasizing the four domains of EI and how to improve them. He also focused on the importance of self-development and academic improvement skills. He stressed the need for teachers to invest in their own development and improve their teaching methods. He urged the participants to work together and collaborate with NATICC, as the organization was planning to establish Teen Clubs in all four high schools under Gege.
