GEORGE NEWS - Peer educators of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) recently enjoyed a gala dinner, hosted by George Municipality at the banquet hall in the Civic Centre.

These educators served in different subsections of the municipal community development division over the last 12 months to gain experiential training.

Attendees at the dinner, held on 29 July, included Speaker Sean Snyman, councillors and officials of the George Municipality. 

These peer educators have been trained as early childhood development practitioners, adherence counsellors and facilitators. Manager for Social Development Sophia Fanelo said these peer educators are now ready for the corporate working environment. 

"We are thrilled and proud to announce that five peer educators have subsequently been permanently employed, two by the Department of Education, one at Kekkel & Kraai, one at Bell and another one at the Department of Health," said Fanelo. 

"Some of the peers also got their learner's licence through the Public Work programme."

From left are Social Development manager Sophia Fanelo, Portfolio Councillor Brendon Adams, Portfolio Councillor Jacqulique von Brandis and speaker Sean Snyman.

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