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Development and empowerment...
As indicated in its mission, Free State Care in Action is
committed to also developing and empowering those who receive assistance. In
this way, they are enabled to function autonomously in the future.
Examples of development and empowerment programmes are:
Preparing for retirement
Preparing for retirement: It is essential that people plan for their retirement
in good time. These programmes are therefore presented to people above the age
of 45. They cover fields such as finance, emotional and social functioning,
religion, leisure activities and health.
Prevention of alcohol and drug abuse
Prevention of alcohol and drug abuse: This programme is aimed
particularly at teenagers. A video, as well as aids such as questionnaires and
information brochures, is used to make teenagers aware of the dangers of alcohol
and drug abuse.
Economic empowerment of women
Economic empowerment of women: Social workers of Free State Care
in Action developed this programme to economically empower women from
disadvantaged communities. Information is provided regarding aspects such as
budgeting, economic meals, utilising banking services, etc.
Management skills
This programme offers training in basic management skills.
Life skills programmes
This includes various programmes that empower people with regard to self-concept
development, interpersonal relations, communication, etc.
Prevention of HIV/AIDS
Preventive programmes in this regard are presented for various target groups
such as toddlers, school children, youths and adults.
Women Reach Out Programme
This programme intends to optimise skills with regard to the upbringing of
children and home management.
Empowerment of women who are victims of
family violence
This programme is used by social workers to make women trapped in a situation of
violence more resilient, and to enable them to escape from these circumstances.
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