Swim For Change

It's not just about swimming! South African youth driving a change of attitude towards Mental Health. We're not afraid of dialogue. Join us.

[SADAG @TheSADAG]

FACT: Talking about suicide can help prevent suicide

Let's talk Suicide Prevention - Talk, Listen, Connect.

#TLC
#TeenSuicidePrevention #TSPW2021 #SuicideShouldntBeASecret

[SADAG @TheSADAG]

It’s #TeenSuicidePreventionWeek. Teen Suicide is real & one suicide is one too many. With enough info & awareness we can let our teens know that there is always help! There is always hope! Share our posters & info throughout the week & help us save lives. 💜 Helpline:0800 567 567

[Swim For Change @swimforchange]

Thank you @RXRadioSA :)

[christina nomdo @NomdoChristina]

Thanks @RXRadioSA for profiling some child government monitors and their experiences of #learninginCOVIDtimes. We all feel like celebrities now:)
#littlevoicesMUSTcount

[Instagram @instagram]

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#HelloFrom the Ambuluwawa Tower, Sri Lanka

https://t.co/u6it1xKQvi

[SADAG @TheSADAG]

You are doing just fine. If you or a loved one are struggling to cope, call our toll free helplines on 0800 21 22 23 or 0800 456 789. You are not alone. #mondaymotivation #mondayquotes #mentalhealthmatters #quoteoftheday

[Swim For Change @swimforchange]

Very exciting to see such amazing progress!

[Children's Commissioner WC @ChildCommWC]

This is historic!

[SADAG @TheSADAG]

Learn more about the symptoms of anxiety in children. Signs to look out for & how to help. Don't miss the free online expert Q&A discussing Children & Anxiety this Friday at 1pm & 7pm with experts giving free advice, answering questions & how to get help. #childanxiety #anxiety

[Brent Lindeque @BrentLindeque]

I got to be part of a panel today to launch TikTok’s anti-bullying campaign which was such a massive honour.

This is brave, this is bruised. This is who I'm meant to be, this is me.

#SharingPositivity #StopBullying #StopHate #BeKinder #LoveLouder #OnlyGoodThings

[Swim For Change @swimforchange]

Mental Health Services at schools...this is not a big ask!

[Children's Commissioner WC @ChildCommWC]

Child Government Monitors advocate for mental health services at schools and ask us all to actively break the stigma.
#littlevoicesMUSTcount

[SADAG @TheSADAG]

Are you a @UPTuks student? Struggling to cope with the stress of exams? Feeling overwhelmed and alone? Call our 24hour helpline on 0800 747 747 or sms 31393 and a counsellor will call you back. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthoncampus

[Swim For Change @swimforchange]

@BrentLindeque Hi Mr Lindeque. I’m sorry that you are going through this. Thank you for showing such strength by talking about how you are feeling. This action helps to show people that speaking about mental health is entirely acceptable and reduces stigma.Thank you for being amazing! Much love

[Swim For Change @swimforchange]

Replying to
@Our_DA and @jsteenhuisen As an under 18 teenager living in the Western Cape, I would like to see the
@Our_DA address the youth more directly. We need more than a DRAFT National Youth Policy. We need adult allies. We need you to speak TO us, not just ABOUT us!

[Democratic Alliance @Our_DA]

Hope is on the Horizon / Daar is Hoop!

People want power and freedom to make their own choices and build a life they value. Mense wil veilig voel in hul huise en weet dat hul regte beskerm word.

This is the offer by DA Leader @jsteenhuisen. Kyk die onderhoud met John op kykNET.

[Swim For Change @swimforchange]

Thank you @NomdoChristina for your support and encouragement.

[christina nomdo @NomdoChristina]

Our Editor-in-Chief for recent submissions from the monitors, is 17 year old Christopher Kleynhans. Seasoned activist. Organisational leader @swimforchange. Mental Health Advocate. 2020 Global Teen Leader. #littlevoicesMUSTcount

[Swim For Change @swimforchange]

Limited education = limited youth

[christina nomdo @NomdoChristina]

This first cohort of Child Government Monitors are just fantastic! They have put together a series of submissions on education. These will also be shared internationally. Here is the first installment. #littlevoicesMUSTcount

[Swim For Change @swimforchange]

Challenges of school leadership...a youth perspective

[christina nomdo @NomdoChristina]

Building on our education series, this submission focuses on challenges of being a child leader at school. @equal_education #littlevoicesMUSTcount

[Swim For Change @swimforchange]

Mental Health Oppression - The Dark Side Of Education Inequality

[Children's Commissioner WC @ChildCommWC]

The Child Government Monitors made a submission to the Commissioner for Children on Mental Health Services at schools. Christopher Kleynhans (16) drafted the group submission with guidance from Jaylin Badenhorst (16) and Robin Lee Lewin (15).
#littlevoicesMUSTcount

[SADAG @TheSADAG]

Listen, don't judge. Here are important tips on what to do if someone is suicidal - What to say and how to ask direct questions. #WSPD2020 #suicideprevention

[SADAG @TheSADAG]

If you are worried about a friend or loved one who is struggling to cope and experiencing suicidal ideation please call 0800 456 789, sms 31393 or visit https://t.co/SCjQZMXZSa. You are not alone. There is always help!

[PeaceJamSA @PeacejamSA]

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‘Don’t Touch My Peace’ Campaign has been launched in South Africa 🇿🇦

Inspired by one of our Nobel Peace Prize Winner @leymahgbowee

Join the Movement!

@peacejamhq
@peacejamsa
@mentoringpeacebuilderssa https://t.co/pzXQLHNRSO

[Children's Commissioner WC @ChildCommWC]

My daily conversations with the child government monitors keep me connected to their lived realities. They make submissions to me sharing their views on governance by means of essays, drawings and poetry. #ChildGovernmentMonitors