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Local Motion raising funds for minibus

- Alida de Beer Foto: Eugene Gunning

The non-profit organisati­on Local Motion is raising funds for its 2024 programme, and more specifical­ly to buy a minibus to help with transport of the youngsters they work with.

Founded in 2020 by Georgian Sabrina Horn, a young woman who is passionate about the future of South Africa's youth, the organisati­on reaches out to young people in vulnerable communitie­s through mentorship, skills training, extra classes and Bible studies. They also give youngsters an opportunit­y to develop their creative skills through art workshops and encourage an active lifestyle through outdoor activities such as surfing, swimming and adventure outings in nature.

Marco Sharp, a volunteer at Local Motion, says their aim is to create a space for youngsters where they feel they belong and to help them realise their own value.

"We also focus on the importance of work. Our goal is to see the kids employed after school, empowered and prepared for life. To this end we help them grow in their entreprene­urial skills and apply for jobs. We also organise internship­s at local businesses." The room where extra classes, art workshops and Bible studies are held.

Local Motion is always looking for businesses and volunteers to partner with them in their programmes. Businesses, donors or persons who would like to get involved as volunteers by sharing their knowledge in their fields of expertise, are invited to send an e-mail to info@localmotio­n.co.za or call 083 253 9744. Visit their Facebook page for more informatio­n.

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