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Congratulations to the young spelling bee champions at Ebenezer Majombozi High School. These brave grade 8 and 9 word-warriors braved the stage spelling isiXhosa and English words confidently in front of their schoolmates, our bumb’INGOMSO team, and the community. An infectious spirit of camaraderie, support, and competitiveness filled the venue. As the spelling bee concluded, the top 10 victors in both languages were announced and acknowledged; while the top five, top three, and the winners received prizes. All participants received praise and acknowledgement for their dedication and their moment to bask in the spotlight. #FlashbackFriday #spellingbee

Youth for Change: Eradicating Underage Drinking As the year draws to an end, anxieties rise for many learners facing their final exams with many looking forward to destressing post-exams with a drink or two. Sadly, not all enjoyment is done responsibly with many youths engaging in underage drinking to keep up with the ‘Pens Down’ trend. Substance abuse among our learners, particularly after exams, has been a growing concern. In a bid to counter eventualities, our bumb'INGOMSO HIV Prevention Project recently joined the Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) in Zwelitsha, King William’s Town for an ‘Anti-Pens Down Campaign’ launch. Inspired by the 2022 Enyobeni tragedy where 22 young learners lost their lives, the campaign aims to combat underage drinking and beckon parents to stop sending their children to taverns to buy them alcohol. ECLB further emphasised that children become what they behold and seeing their parents drinking influences their own behaviour. They further urged parents to set a good example for their children to protect them from underage drinking. Learners and teachers from surrounding schools, social workers, and Legal Aid representatives were also in attendance. The event concluded with learners pledging that they will not drink alcohol as their futures matter under the banner: ‘My Future Matters, Alcohol Must Wait’. In this final stretch before the holidays and the school break, remember that you want to be somebody one day. Do not let temptation derail you or change the trajectory of your future. We challenge every young person to: PUT THE GLASS DOWN! CHOOSE TO BE SOBER! #ChooseSobriety

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With support from Social Employment Fund (SEF) ambassadors, the Izimvo NgeMpilo - Health Talk is assisting 76 Eastern Cape clinics in improving services and showing signs of real progress. This month, we surveyed residents' satisfaction with clinic services in Nelson Mandela Bay (35 clinics), Buffalo City Municipality (26), and OR Tambo districts (15). Across all clinics, 95% of respondents reported that needed health services are available and facilities open on time. To learn more, here is our latest release: #healthmatters #newsupdates #communityempowerment

CALL CENTRE COUNSELLOR (SOCIAL WORKER) Our bumb’INGOMSO Programme is currently recruiting for a Call Centre Counsellor who will be reporting directly to the Call Centre Manager. The position is to provide telephonic support and counselling to callers at the bumb’INGOMSO Call Centre, on sexual reproductive health and rights issues, as well as on HIV/AIDS based in East London, Eastern Cape. Key Accountabilities: 📌Counselling and Information dissemination on sexuality and reproductive health and HIV/Aids 📌Handling and management of incoming and outgoing calls 📌Crisis Management, Data collection and recording 📌Provide meaningful and appropriate engagement to young women and girls through multi-media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and SMS 📌Support and contribute to the dissemination of programme information to registered bumb’INGOMSO Leadership Network members 📌Management of referrals (including identification of and linkages to appropriate resources) 📌Reporting on Call Centre activities and trends JOB SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Requirements 📌Grade 12 Senior Certificate; 📌Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (Registered with relevant profession’s council) 📌Multi-media Call Centre environment exposure 📌HIV Counselling experience (preferably youth-focused) 📌At least 3 to 5 years working experience (incl. as a volunteer) 📌At least 2 to 3 years experience in the Call Centre environment If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please send the following documentation to Bumbingomso-1@spf.org.za Detailed CV; Cover/Motivation Letter; Copies of matric certificate & tertiary qualifications; Copies of ID & Drivers License CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 October 2024 (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted). #hiringnow #jobalert

CALL CENTRE COUNSELLOR (SOCIAL WORKER – GBV EMERGENCY RESPONSE OFFICER) x 2 POSITIONS Our bumb’INGOMSO Programme is currently recruiting for a Call Centre Counsellor who will be reporting directly to the Call Centre Manager. The position is to create and support an enabling environment within targeted communities in which the rights and needs of victims of crime and violence are acknowledged and effectively addressed within a restorative justice framework. To further coordinate and provide emergency response to victims of GBV who contact the Call Centre after hours working with relevant stakeholder based in East London, Eastern Cape. Key Accountabilities: 📌 Counselling and Information dissemination on GBV 📌Sexuality and Reproductive Health and HIV/Aids 📌Handling and management of incoming and outgoing calls 📌Crisis Management and Emergency Response 📌Data collection and recording 📌Provide meaningful and appropriate engagement to young women and girls through multi-media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and SMS 📌Support and contribute to the production and dissemination of GBV Educational information to registered bumb’INGOMSO Leadership Network members 📌Management of referrals (including identification of and linkages to appropriate resources) 📌Stakeholder Engagements and Partner Collaborations 📌Reporting on Call Centre activities and trends JOB SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Requirements 📌Grade 12 Senior Certificate; 📌Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (Registered with relevant profession’s council) 📌Multi-media Call Centre environment exposure 📌HIV Counselling experience (preferably youth-focused) 📌Experience is supporting victims of GBV and abuse 📌At least 2 to 3 years experience in the Call Centre environment If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please send the following documentation to Bumbingomso-1@spf.org.za Detailed CV; Cover / Motivation Letter; Copies of matric certificate & tertiary qualifications; Copies of ID & Drivers License CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 October 2024 (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted). #Hiring #opportunityalert