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6/20/2025, 12:31:06 PM

We are so excited to have our participatory photography project, “Things We Left Unseen,” in partnership with Wellcome Trust, displayed alongside the top 25 entries at the Wellcome photography prize exhibition. Seventeen young people from Khayelitsha participated in image-making workshops exploring health, daily life and well-being in their community. The participants' photographs and personal texts offer a youth-led view of issues including mental health, water access, sanitation, housing and environmental change. These stories speak to the resilience, pride and everyday life challenges in one of South Africa’s most dynamic and complex townships. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the project, including Prof.Esmita Charani, Dr Sipho Dlamini and IkamvaYouth SA https://www.facebook.com/share/1RKyML1XSR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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6/9/2025, 11:31:30 AM

In collaboration with Isivivana Centre To honour Youth Month 🙌🏾, our First Friday Poetry Jam session unpacked the impact of Artificial Intelligence 🤖 on young minds 🧠. Through discussions and open conversations 🎤🗣️, we reflected on how AI is shaping the way young people think, learn, and express themselves. We questioned the dangers of over-dependence 🧍🏾‍♂️➡️💻, the erosion of original thought 💭, and the ways technology can distance us from our own creativity 🎨. At the same time, we recognised AI's potential in education 📚 and expression 📝. We spoke about ways we, as the youth, can shape the future 🔮 rather than be shaped by it. Thank you to everyone who showed up and shared their thoughts.👏 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AZdZ8RCEe/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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6/19/2025, 1:55:35 PM

On 16 June, in partnership with Vuka Research Clinic we hosted the second Youth Day Debate to commemorate National Youth Day. This year’s topic was “A life Beyond Foreign aid. We invited young people to reflect on whether South Africa🇿🇦 should continue to rely on international support or move towards self-sufficiency🌍💸. Two teams of young debaters tackled the question from opposing sides. One group made the case for continued aid, highlighting existing inequalities and resource gaps. The other group challenged this view, emphasising the need for long-term independence and stronger local systems. The audience was filled with young people from Khayelitsha and Gugulethu in Cape Town, who actively engaged in the conversation by interacting with the debaters and sharing their reflections during the open floor discussions🧠🔥. Amelia Mfiki opened the session by offering historical and current context around international aid in the country. The debate was chaired by Khanyisa Vedala, who kept the conversation focused and engaging throughout. This debate is part of our ongoing effort to create spaces where young people can critically engage with complex social and health issues. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DsNhZQikF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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6/11/2025, 12:42:12 PM

Meet Len Nox Zwelly Nxunxu, Eh!woza intern from Xhora Mouth in the Eastern Cape. With a sharp eye behind the camera🎥 and skills in editing and drone work, Yonwaba brings stories to life through visuals. His filmmaking🎬 journey began with the Learner Doccies programme at the Bulungula Incubator. Now part of our team, Yonwaba continues to develop his craft. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19MVa5qoEx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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5/26/2025, 9:57:02 AM

We’re excited to have been selected as one of the #TrinityChallenge Youth Funding Competition Winners. Our campaign is focused on addressing antimicrobial resistance in the Xhora mouth region of the rural Eastern Cape, where livestock plays a vital role in cultural ceremonies and economic survival. We will gather and distribute knowledge about the risks of AMR by promoting responsible antibiotic use. Through local youth-based documentary film productions, local radio broadcasts, community dialogue workshops, and community healthcare workers (Nomakhaya), we aim to enhance the cultural relevance and accessibility of scientific knowledge in AMR. We’ll be working closely with the Bulungula Incubator, a well-respected NPO that has been operating in the Xhora Mouth region for over 20 years and whose partnership is critical for the success of the project. AMR research scientists who will also provide support include Prof Esmita Charani, a Wellcome Career Development Fellow at the University of Cape Town and her broader team. And Prof Helen McIIIeron, also at UCT and lead of AMRoots, a project that we are already contributing public engagement work to and a 2024 Trinity Challenge Prize Winner. We look forward to working with the community at Xhora Mouth to tackle the #AntibioticEmergency through improved biosecurity. #TTCYouth Watch video here: @trinitycchallenge @esmitacharani @bulungula incubator https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AcwkzXmyg/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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6/4/2025, 11:15:13 AM

Meet our Junior Creative Director, Sam Flans. @Sam Flans, known artistically as Innocent Muziq, is a multi-talented filmmaker, musician, and actor born in Cala, Eastern Cape. Now based in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, Sam began producing music in high school and has since grown into a dynamic creative voice with a passion for storytelling and social impact. He is also a lead facilitator of the Learner Doccies program. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ATGsxrhAu/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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6/6/2025, 10:37:21 AM

💊 Part 3 of our AMR series is here! Let’s discuss how we can help prevent Antimicrobial Resistance and protect these life-saving medicines! 🌍💪 Here’s how WE can make a difference: Only take antibiotics when prescribed Don’t share antibiotics 🚫👫 Always finish your treatment ✔️ Wash your hands regularly 🧼🖐️ Keep up with vaccines 💉🛡️ Together, we can fight AMR and safeguard our future! 💊🌍 Let's protect the power of antibiotics for generations to come. A huge thank you to everyone following and sharing our three-part animation series on AMR. 👏 #sciencecommunication #amr Animation by: Mitchell Gilbert Messina https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bm98gNTcz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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5/28/2025, 11:07:46 AM

This engaging session focused on HIV and sexual health, what causes HIV🦠, its symptoms, and effective prevention methods💉💊. Facilitators guided the conversation with a series of thought-provoking questions during the group discussions🗣️, encouraging learners to actively participate. The learners had the opportunity to share their knowledge, experiences, and thoughts about HIV and sexual health. Thank you to the postgrad and postdoc students from @ucthealthsci for leading this workshop and discussion session, with the @ikamvayouthmakhaza @ikamvayouthkuyasa @ikamvayouthsa learners.🙏🏾 https://www.facebook.com/share/19ik8y2RD8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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5/30/2025, 10:57:54 AM

PART 2: What does AMR have to do with us? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is closer to home than you think! 🏥💊 It doesn’t just affect hospitals or faraway places; it impacts our families, communities, and everyday lives. When bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, common infections become harder and more expensive. 💸💉 It means longer hospital stays, more complications, and a higher risk of spreading serious illness. And here’s the thing: AMR doesn’t respect borders. 🌍✈️ It travels fast, and no country is safe from its reach. We all have a role to play. Stay informed, use antibiotics wisely, and join the global fight to stop AMR in its tracks. 💪🌎 AMR series part 03 is coming up next week, on Friday. Stay tuned #amr #sciencecommunication Animation by Mitchel Gilbert Messina Esmita Charani IkamvaYouth SA IkamvaYouth Makhaza Wellcome Trust https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16dDV4Vhns/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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5/22/2025, 2:25:52 PM

On Clinical Trials Day, May 20th, Desmond Tutu Health Foundation and the Western Cape Civil Society Research Sector hosted a community engagement workshop at the Khwezi Community Centre in Gugulethu, Khayelitsha, focused on updates in local health research. The event highlighted advances in HIV treatment, particularly long-acting injectables, and progress in TB research, especially regarding the vaccine💊💉. It provided a valuable opportunity for researchers and community members to connect and exchange knowledge. Thank you to everyone involved; we are grateful to have participated in this important discussion.❤️🙏 Sonke Gender Justice, Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, DTFH LGBT+, Vuka Research Clinic, SANAC and Tread Research. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15tsC2T9Zt/?mibextid=wwXIfr