A roadshow for the Resilient Minds initiative across schools in Johannesburg; deliberately selected for their esteemed leadership and commitment from principals who take pride in the education they deliver, who strive to be the protecting force for young minds.
I AM HUMBLED AND HEARTBROKEN
It was also a stark reminder of SA’s socioeconomic challenges, crippling political leadership, crime, inequality and injustices in our beautiful land.
Our children need hope, our educators are burnt out and our public system is under-resourced, ill equipped and severely strained to fully support learners in navigating the various challenges they experience which has and will continue to have lasting effects on their mental health. These young minds are supposed to be leaders of future generations. Why then-in 2023-is an educational psychologist not a mandatory requirement in every school (especially in rural communities where the dynamics are soul destroying)?
These kids just need to be seen, to believe they haven’t been forgotten, to have inspirational leaders visit them and reignite their soul; to be the reason they hold onto hope.
“The aim of education shall be to teach the youth to love their people, and their culture, to honour human brotherhood, liberty and peace.”
Freedom Charter