Having identified a desperate need to: alleviate poverty, educate and assist women and children with issues of women and child abuse, educate youths and parents regarding substance abuse and educate the community with issues regarding HIV/AIDS in synergy with community development, THE ACTIVE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION comprising of ten powerful and dedicated women was formed on 24th September 2005. The small group of dedicated and committed women have harnessed their combined strength and organised themselves into a Non - profit community based organisation. The following key priority areas have been identified in their communities which have a devastating impact on the feminisation of poverty: 1. Poverty alleviation 2. Empowerment and development 3. Job creation 4. Counseling for drug relating issues 5. Abused women and children. 6. Educating and counseling on HIV/AIDS 7. Senior Citizens Support 8. Adult basic education 9. Anti Depression and Anxiety support group 10. Feeding schemes 11. Youth Development It is against this background that the Active Women’s Association have executed various projects with the aim of achieving its objectives. One of these projects being the launch of feeding schemes supported by individuals and businesses in the area
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