Stop the Bus Campaign 2009

December 1, 2009

The Stop the Bus Crew arrived in Saron to commemorate World AIDS Day, motivated for a productive day of work.

Rifqah, Babalwa, Abigail, Johanna, Kathy, Jemima & Eleanor

Rifqah, Babalwa, Abigail, Johanna, Kathy, Jemima & Eleanor

The Saron Police officers had given the crew a warm welcome into the community and had allowed the crew of Rape Crisis ‘Stop the Bus Campaign’ to participate in their HIV and AIDS program for the day. The program started off with a march through the roads of Saron, inspirational messages and ended in song.
dsc06173 The crew at the Saron Police Station

The crew at the Saron Police Station

The Stop the Bus crew had joined in on the march in the Saron Community to raise awareness of HIV/Aids. The walk had built team spirit, as the police force, the fire brigade, social services all participated.
Team Spirit

Team Spirit

The crew attended the AIDS Program at the Saron Police Station, and Jemima delivered an inspirational talk on rape and how on could be infected with HIV/Aids, as well as when safe sex is not practised.
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Jemima

Babalwa commenced with the Shukumisa campaign at the Saron Police Station.

Victim Support Room

Victim Support Room

The crew networked with guests at the AIDS Program and represented Rape Crisis well.

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The next Police station visited for the Shukumisa Campaign was the Zwelenthemba Police Station.

From left, Jemima,Abigail,Kathy,Johanna, Rifqah,Eleanor,Babalwa & Sup.Stephans

From left, Jemima,Abigail,Kathy,Johanna, Rifqah,Eleanor,Babalwa & Sup.Stephans

They had many resources and are very involved in community work. A plot of rich, fertile soil on the premises of the Police Station is used to grow vegetables and are distributed to the community members in need. Great work Zwelenthemba! We are inspired by your hard work and dedication!

Inspirational Work

Resources and adequate information is available for rape survivors.

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Shukumisa Campaign

After a long, hard day of work, the crew stopped along the road to have a late lunch.

From left is Babalwa, Abigail, Johanna, Jemima and front is Eleanor

From left is Babalwa, Abigail, Johanna, Jemima and front is Eleanor

Thank you to WOMANKIND Worldwide and First for Women Trust who fund the Stop the Bus Campaign.

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{ 5 comments }

Nazma 12.02.09 at 9:34 am

Hey ladies. You are doing absolutely great work. Well done to you all. Keep the spirit going!!! Lots love Nazma

Shiralee 12.02.09 at 12:45 pm

Hello Crew,
Fabulous to see the community that you are working with. You are doing great work. I hope you are going to enjoy today. I’m looking forward to hearing all about it.

Shiralee 12.02.09 at 1:56 pm

Please give Johanna a big birthday hug from all of us here in Cape Town!

Jonathan Lucas 12.02.09 at 2:16 pm

What a great innovative initiative. Congratulations and I join Sharon and all my colleagues in UNODC to wish you success in this splendid endeavour.

Very best wishes
Jonathan

Nazma 12.02.09 at 3:12 pm

Happy Birthday Johanna, hope the team is making it extra special for you, seeing that you are away from home. It is really appreciated that you are on the campaign, celebrating your birthday! Hip hip hooray!! lotsa hugs.

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