MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The iOceans Trust, which organises outings and information sessions to uplift the youth in Mossel Bay, hosted a Youth Leadership Day this month.
In collaboration with the Wonderful Foundation, the trust hosted the event on Workers' Day, 1 May, in the Indoor Sport Centre in Sampson Street, KwaNonqaba.
IOceans noted in a press release: "Among those who attended were Nathalia Komami and her daughter, Sonia, who first connected with iOceans Trust through a Rotary dental community outreach event.
"Their ongoing involvement reflects the core principle of iOceans’ youth programme: from learning to leading."
The press release stated that Nathalia also participated in a cultural heritage walking tour through the historic centre of Mossel Bay, conducted by Heritage Mossel Bay's chairperson Carina Wiggill, as part of an orientation for new tourism volunteers.
The tour marks ongoing steps in preparing the town for cruise tourism while instilling civic pride and historical awareness in volunteers.
“We see time and again that showing up and volunteering opens new pathways,” iOceans pointed out.
“Whether through heritage, marine awareness or community upliftment, these moments build lasting connections and shape future leaders.”
Next function on 8 June
The next iOceans event takes place on 8 June at the Dias Museum in Mossel Bay.
It will be held to mark World Environment Day, held on 5 June and World Oceans Day, which is on 8 June.
The theme will be Land Meets Sea - Local Solutions, Global Impact.
The core activities will include:
Eco-treasure hunt: A fun, educational hunt around the museum and beach, with clues that teach about marine life, dune care and local environmental issues. There will be prizes and a raffle draw for those who complete the hunt.
iNaturalist walk and session: Led by marine guides, participants learn to observe and record species using the iNaturalist app, promoting citizen science.
Art and creativity zone: Papier mâché art workshop with local artist and facilitated by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's Arno Munro.
Youth "upcycling your world" challenge: An idea of a drumming circle using upcycled instruments.
Performances and workshops: Environmental puppet show by the NPO, Keep Fin Alive. Literary workshop with local poets/ writers, Lluyle Arendse and Tiah Beautement.
A short drama production with earth and ocean themes, with youth participation.
For more information, call 082 077 8702.
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