Ngo Offers Healthcare Awareness For Young Women In Umlazi

Young women in Umlazi, south of Durban, are challenging other young people to show their resilience in the fight against HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections STIs.

They were part of a campaign by non-profit-organisation, Girl Effect which aims to improve the lives of young women.

The campaign coincides with STI and Condom Week. It provides accessible health services, education, and mental wellness support to address issues around HIV.

These young women urge their peers to arm themselves with knowledge, "I feel like theres a lack of education, theres a lack of awareness amongst some young women.

There should be more people teaching young people about HIV, we cant just move on with life. Young people need to understand that using condoms is helpful, were not saying that we shouldnt have fun but they need to be responsible about it and be wise about it and have responsible fun.