HEROLD NEWS - A fun event with face painting, games and community involvement in Herold marked George Municipality's celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, HIV/Aids Day and 16 Days of Activism.
The municipality's gender and disability subsection joined forces with the Department of Health and local communities to have a one-day event. HIV testing, vaccinations, eye testing and prostate cancer testing by the department took care of health matters on the day.
The local VGK church, Franken Primary School and the farmers in the area greatly assisted in making the event a success.
The HIV/Aids subsection of George Municipality played educational games with the children of the community and offered face painting to make their day more enjoyable.
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign is a United Nations campaign that takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day).
Other key commemorative days during this period include World Aids Day on 1 December and the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on 3 December.
Ejustley Boshoff, Gender and Disability coordinator, draws a funny face with face paint on a child’s face at the event.
Municipal officials get the children ready for games.
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