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🎉 Happy Birthday, Tiyandza Mkhabela! 🎂

Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy, laughter, and all the happiness you deserve. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the positive impact you make every day. May this new year bring you success, good health, and endless blessings.

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Oslo High School Dialogue Empowers 438 Learners on Positive Decision Making

Today, NATICC conducted a school dialogue at Oslo High School, reaching 438 learners through separate sessions for boys and girls aimed at strengthening decision-making skills and promoting responsible behaviour among young people.

The boys' session, facilitated by Prevention Officer Ms. Vamsile Simelane, challenged learners to reflect on the direction of their lives and the kind of men they aspire to become. Through a heart-to-heart discussion, learners explored the importance of self-control, respect, responsibility, and making wise choices. The session encouraged boys to reject negative peer pressure and harmful societal influences, while embracing positive values that contribute to a brighter future.

Meanwhile, Prevention Officer Ms. Simphiwe Mkhonta led the girls' session, focusing on the importance of informed decision making, self-awareness, and personal responsibility. Learners were encouraged to understand their values, gather information before making choices, and avoid negative influences that may compromise their future aspirations. Discussions also highlighted the importance of making responsible decisions regarding relationships, education, and personal development.

Both sessions emphasized the 3 C's of Decision Making—Challenge, Choice, and Consequences—reminding learners that every decision carries an outcome. Participants were encouraged to think beyond the present moment and consider how the choices they make today will shape the future they desire tomorrow.

Marking Children’s Month With Action | 293 Learners Reached at Qomintaba Primary School

As Eswatini marks Children’s Month this June, NATICC is translating the spirit of the season into meaningful, on-the-ground impact. Today, our team facilitated a structured school dialogue at Qomintaba Primary School in the Shiselweni region, engaging 293 learners across Grades 0–7 as part of our ongoing GBV Prevention and Response Programme.

Grades 0–3 | Building a Foundation for Body Safety
Prevention Officer Ms Khulile Tsabedze introduced younger learners to the PANTS Rule — an internationally recognised, child-friendly body safety framework.
Through facilitated discussion, children learned that their bodies belong to them, that private parts must be respected, that “no” is always a valid response, and that there are no acceptable body-related secrets between children and adults. Learners were affirmed that speaking up is not only safe — it is necessary.

This age-appropriate intervention lays an early foundation for abuse prevention, helping children identify unsafe situations and access trusted support before harm escalates.

Grades 4–7 | Decision-Making, Bullying Prevention & Respectful Communication

Older learners participated in a structured session built around the 3 Cs model (Challenge, Choice, and Consequence) helping adolescents understand that every decision they make carries weight and consequence for themselves and those around them.

Prevention Officer Ms Vamsile Simelane led a focused discussion on bullying — its various forms, its psychological toll on victims, and the importance of reporting. Learners were challenged to move from bystanders to upstanders. The session closed with a reflection on language and respect, encouraging a school culture rooted in dignity.

Children’s Month is an opportunity to reaffirm what NATICC stands for every day of the year — a Eswatini where every child is protected, empowered, and heard. School-based dialogues remain one of our most powerful tools, because the values children develop today shape the communities we all live in tomorrow.

Matsanjeni Reformed Church Dialogue Promotes GBV Prevention and Child Protection Awareness

MATSANJENI: Today, NATICC conducted a Church Dialogue at Matsanjeni Reformed Church, where congregants were empowered on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention, with a particular focus on the causes and contributing factors of violence within households. Prevention Officer Ms Khulile Tsabedze encouraged open discussions on building healthy family relationships, promoting mutual respect, and creating safer homes and communities for all.

At the same time, children attending Sunday School participated in a separate child-friendly session on sexual abuse prevention. Using the Mvikeli Comic Book, Prevention Volunteer Ms Nkosephayo Madonsela shared the story of a young girl who experienced abuse from a man who was paying her school fees. The story helped learners understand grooming, exploitation, and the importance of speaking out when faced with abuse. The session also reinforced the message that no child should ever be forced to exchange their rights, safety, or dignity for support.

Through community and faith-based engagements such as these, NATICC continues to strengthen awareness, prevention, and protection efforts against GBV and child abuse, ensuring that both adults and children are equipped with knowledge to safeguard themselves and others.