Ministry equips young mothers in Moshana with rights and business skills

Moshana Village got picked as the venue for this year's International Women's Day prep, and the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs rolled in with a full agenda.

Women's rights talk in Moshana

• Felix Mapeu broke down rights like healthcare access.
• Decision-making participation was a key topic.
• Protection from early marriages got highlighted.
• Inheritance rights made the agenda.

Economic hustle push for young moms

• Lydia Mafoko-Ditsa pushed for financial independence via business.
• Village leaders got told to bring certified trainers.
• Sustainable income paths were the whole pitch.
• Household-level money resilience was the goal.

LEA rolled in with hands-on biz help

• Lebogang Thekisho from LEA talked about proposal drafting.
• Business management guidance got dished out.
• Mentorship through LEA offices was strongly encouraged.
• Funding access for women-led ventures got addressed.

GBV prevention got real in the session

• Lesedi Tselakgopo from the local rescue team spoke up.
• Harming others is never justified, she stressed.
• Young women got advised to reduce vulnerability.
• Community solidarity against GBV was emphasized.

Child welfare and mental health awareness

• Neglect warning signs were broken down for attendees.
• Pregnant and nursing mothers got mental health info.
• Safe, nurturing environments for kids were stressed.
• Support service access points were shared.