Support this youth HIV initiative in Durban
There is so much to be done if we want our country to continue to be a better place for all and as always we encourage everyone to do their bit -no matter how big or small – to make a difference within our communities, particularly those that are fortunate for those that are struggling… Here’s the kind of project that we ask all Durbanites to support – the launch of an HIV/AIds educat…
ional theatre piece in Durban – put together by some young people who felt the need to do something NOW. They need all the help and support they can get so go for it Representers!
Freedom Extravaganza is an educational theatre group founded in May 2002 by the youth of Newlands to fight and tackle the social issues facing the South Africa youth, especially the increasing rate of young people dying from HIV/AIDS.
As the youth, we believe we are the future leaders of this country and therefore can not allow AIDS to take that away from us. It the young people who are mainly the victims of this disease and it was for this reason that we came up with an educational play that will bring a change in the way the young people think towards this killer disease that has taken the lives of
many South Africans
Heroes of South Africa highlight that, the struggle against apartheid is over, but asks a question to the youth what about the struggle against AIDS . It inspires young people to get together and fight this disease as a nation and not discriminate each other so they would also be considered as heroes who defeated AIDS in the future. It also reflect to the past how our
heroes fought for us to be free, and again asks a question if this is the freedom they were talking about where more than 4 out of 10 South Africans are HIV positive. Amongst the heroes mentioned in the play are Nelson Mandela, Enoch Sontonga, Nkosi Johnson, Miriam Makeba and few more. The play also highlight the achievements of the Ethekwini Municipality led by
Mr. Obed Mlaba and Premier Sbu Ndebele
The play will be performed again in Europe in June next year for the Dutch audience which the group performed for last year in 3 International festivals in Holland.
We therefore would like to invite you to come and attend the launch of this production that will be touring around South Africa next year.
Date : 03 November ’05
Time : 3pm
Venue : Riverdene Secondary SchoolShould you require further information about this event please dont hesitate
to contact us at 031 578 7822 or 072 321 1876.
