The Free State Provincial Government, will host a Provincial Youth Imbizo in Trompsburg, Xhariep District. The focus is mainly on teenage pregnancy and substance abuse.

Statistics show that Xhariep District has a high number of teenage pregnancies and substance abuse and STIs/ HIV prevalence.

The Imbizo seeks to produce the following outcomes;

Educate girls, young women and men on sexual reproductive health.

Gender dynamics and their critical role in harnessing the benefits of the first and second demographic dividends.

Raise awareness around sexual transmittal diseases and infant mortality.

Raise awareness around gender-based violence and rape, on how to prevent, report and protect the rights of girls and young women.

Empower girls and young women, by exposing them to opportunities for economic empowerment.

Assist youth who are affected by substance abuse with clear immediate interventions.

Source: Government of South Africa