Afrika Tikkun’s Arekopaneng Centre, together with a strong network of local partners, spearheaded a series of community engagements in Orange Farm to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and World AIDS Day. This year’s campaign centred on the theme, “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.”
The programme launched on 25 November with a community parade led by Afrika Tikkun youth and parents, in partnership with Jozi Ihlomile, Orange Farm EMS, the CPF, and Community Safety. The following day, SANCA delivered an interactive puppet show for children aged 4 to 9, introducing substance-abuse awareness through age-appropriate storytelling.
The campaign concluded on 1 December with a community event featuring key presentations on cyberbullying, doxing, HIV education, and digital safety. Attendees heard powerful testimonies from community members with lived experiences of GBV and HIV, bringing personal insight to the issues being addressed. Many community members took part in free HIV testing, made possible by Clean Touch, reinforcing the campaign’s focus on awareness, prevention, and accessible health services
Afrika Tikkun’s Arekopaneng Centre extends appreciation to NISSA, Johannesburg Child Welfare, GPAPD, EMS, and Stretford Clinic for their collaboration and ongoing commitment to community well-being.
Speaking on the impact of these joint efforts, the Centre’s social worker emphasised the value of collective action:
“Collaboration is the backbone of meaningful community change and impact. When we unite, we reach more people and ensure no one faces these challenges alone.”
Afrika Tikkun’s Arekopaneng Centre remains deeply committed to driving awareness, strengthening partnerships, and fostering a safer, better-informed and more resilient community.
