GEORGE NEWS - The Youth Development section of George Municipality held a Youth Summit recently with stakeholders from within the George Municipal area at the George Civic Centre.
A Youth Stakeholder's Forum was established to provide the necessary platform for networking, growth and stronger partnerships.
A Youth Directory has been developed and will remain a working document as details of more organisations are added.
Jonel Kerspuy, co-ordinator of the Youth Development section at the municipality, invites all organisations that work with young people to make contact with them on 044 802 2000.
Discussions took place under the following commissions: education/ training and skills development, economic development and entrepreneurship, health and well-being, social cohesion and national well-being, sport and recreation, media and arts and government services.
Various stakeholders were in attendance, with councillors Melvin Roelfse, Thandiswa Qatana and Marais Kruger giving messages of support. Dr Zille North of the Department of Health informed the plenary about the Planet Youth programme, with support provided by the Department of Social Development and Education.
The stakeholders were able to share the valuable work that they are doing within the community of George.
Attendees at the Youth Summit.
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