Door to Door Campaign Small Farm

EVATON.- The Evaton police together with different stakeholders held a 'Door to Door' awareness campaign in Small Farms, Evaton last week.
The aim of the campaign was aimed at educating and engaging the community on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). Police spokesperson, Constable Thulisile Msibi said that the campaign was a resounding success, achieving widespread awareness and positive community engagement.
'The objective of this awareness campaign was to raise an awareness about GBVF, distribute educational pamphlets, and build relationships and trust in the community of Small Farm.'
The different stakeholders that joined the police on the campaign were:
POWA
Masp
FCS unit
Drones unit
Department of Community Safety
CPF
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