Eh!woza Youth, an impactful and engaging youth workshop focusing on Cancer and HPV, looking at the causes, treatment options, and mostly, prevention. Thank you to the IkamvaYouth Makhaza, UCTHealthSci Postdoc and PhD students and Prince Cancer Laboratory postdoc candidates👏

Meet the new Creativity Pioneers! @moleskinefoundation 🔗 Check out @moleskinefoundation for more and visit www.creativitypioneersfund.org #CreativityPioneersFund #CreativityPioneers #MoleskineFoundation #CreativityForSocialChange

Learner Documentaries Coming Soon! 🎬🫣 We recently hosted a recruitment session for learners from Ikamvayouthsa, Masiphumelele in Fish Hoek. We look forward to working with the learners in creating health-related stories and documentaries within our communities.

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[TRAILER]🎥 Addiction is a film created by high school learners from @IkamvaYouthSA Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek. It tells the stories of young people who have struggled with substance abuse. Film by: Anovuyo Gazi, Mamoya Mohapi and Mmamei Mofokeng Full video: youtube.com/watch?v=ob47...

[TRAILER]🎥 Addiction is a film created by high school learners from IkamvaYouth Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek. It tells the stories of young people who have struggled with substance abuse. Film by: Anovuyo Gazi, Mamoya Mohapi and Mmamei Mofokeng Full video: youtube.com/watch?v=ob47...

We visited the Iziko Museums to celebrate our learners’ photographs being exhibited alongside the Wellcome Photography Prize in London, and to experience the Motherhood exhibition curated by artists and the retrospective exhibition by Sue Williamson. Thanks to IkamvaYouthSA.

Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism wrote a great little feature on some of our learners' work that is currently exhibited alongside the Wellcome Photography Prize in London with a focus on #ClimateAndHealth, #mentalhealth, and #infectiousdiseases. bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

[TRAILER] This film is about mental health and the dangers of neglecting it. It can lead to depression, which can lead to suicidal thoughts, and in some cases, even the loss of life. Film by Simamnkele Kwaimaan, Azasakhe Mfazwe and Treevar Kumanga. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xx5...

[TRAILER] Locked in is a film by learners from @IkamvaYouthSA Masi in Fish Hoek. Focusing on the experiences of people living with chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Film by Asisipho Sabokwe, Sinokuhle Nozewu and Hamza Mayo. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDMq...

We are excited to present Things We Left Unseen, a participatory photography project with IkamvaYouthSA learners from Khayelitsha, featured alongside the 2025 Wellcome Photo Prize winners at The Francis Crick Institute in London. Photo credit: Kathleen Aundell, Wellcomephotoprize

[TRAILER] The Cancer We Didn’t See follows the journey of a woman from rural Eastern Cape as she navigates years of misdiagnosis, delayed treatment and the realities of living with cancer in an overstrained public health system. www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Oi...

First Friday Poetry Jam 🎤 In collaboration with @isivivanacentre and @berthamoviehouse, these sessions were created for creatives to express their thoughts on pressing health and social issues. Don’t miss the next one!💃🏾🎤

We hosted our monthly Eh!woza Youth Workshop focusing on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), exploring what it is and the causes behind it. Thanks to our dedicated @UCTHealthSci postgraduate and postdoctoral students and Sam Mkumbuzi for such a clear and thoughtful session.👏

Our creative team is getting hands-on with the slider, running through the gear and mastering the movement.🎥

In collaboration with @isivivanacentre and @berthamoviehouse, we hosted a Poetry Jam session centred on the mental health of local artists. 💭🎤Thank you to everyone who joined us, held space, and contributed to the conversation. 💙 #poetryjam #MentalHealthMatters

[TRAILER] Beyond The Fear unfolds through the voices of women like Zimkitha, her mother, and local resident Noluvo, each navigating a landscape shaped by fear, grief, and survival. Part of the Learner Doccies pilot in Xhora Mouth with Bulungula Incubator. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnIQ...

Learner Doccies: Editing💻 We’re incredibly proud of our Learner Doccies Cohort 2 learners from C-sharp and IkamvaYouth Kuyasa🙌 Your dedication, creativity, and hard work in bringing your films to life truly inspire us. Thank you for your hard work🎥

🎬 Learner Doccies: Camera Workshop The C-SHARP and IkamvaYouth Kuyasa learners got hands-on with the camera! Exploring the basics of camera work, learning how to shoot interviews effectively, and discovering different techniques for capturing good B-ROLL (pick-up shots). 🎥

Learner Doccies: Science Part 02 The results are out! 📊 Learners discovered which surfaces have the most bacteria🦠 and had an exciting session on microscopes with Kristy Winkler from the @UCTIDM, and the learners got an opportunity to use a microscope.

Learner Doccies: Drone🚁🎥 Our C-SHARP and @IkamvaYouthSA learners had an excellent drone lesson led by our talented drone pilot, Alfa Fipaza. Learners got a hands-on experience flying a drone and capturing stunning aerial shots. Swipe through to check out the highlights! 🤪🎥

Learner Doccies: Science workshop🧪 Our science workshop at the IDM, it was an engaging workshop where learners learnt about the difference between a bacteria🦠 and a virus 🧬. At the end learners formed a hypothesis and test which surface had the most bacteria 🧫🧍🏽‍♀️🧍🏽.

Learner Doccie: Introduction Stage👏 We kicked off the Learner Doccie programme with an engaging introduction workshop with the IkamvaYouthkuyasa and C-sharp learners. We visited the UCT IDM, Professor Digby Warner gave a guided tour of the facility.

[TRAILER]🎥 This short film forms part of the 4 films produced during the pilot of the Learner Doccies programme at the Xhora Mouth region in the Eastern Cape, in collaboration with the Bulungula Incubator. Watch here for more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvKS...

Our team member, Mbali Jiyane, recently took part in the Climate System Analysis Group short course on Navigating Climate Risk. A heartfelt thank you to the CSAG team for the invitation and for creating such a thoughtful and engaging space. #climate #climaterisk

[TRAILER]🎥 “The Clinic That Crossed the River” is a film by young men from Xhora Mouth, Bulungula in the Eastern Cape. This film tells a story of the Bulungula community and their long, difficult journey to access healthcare. Check link for more: youtube.com/watch?v=Igh7...

Meet Alfa Fipaza, We are proud to have him on our creative team, where he works as a camera operator and drone pilot. During the Learner Doccies workshops, he leads drone training sessions and facilitation. Always a good working with you, @fipazaalfa 👏🎬🚁

Eh!woza Youth workshops, focusing on Cancer. A special thank you to the Cancer PhD students, who brought a fun, educational game to the session, which helped make the learning experience even better! Thanks to @IkamvaYouthSA for participating in this interactive workshop.

Kuyasa Learner Doccies recruitment 2025🎥💻 Thank you, @ikamvayouthkuyasa learners, for being part of this❤️🙏🏾

We are so excited to have our participatory photography project, “Things We Left Unseen,” in partnership with Wellcome Trust, displayed alongside the top 25 entries at the Wellcome photography prize exhibition. @e_charani, Dr Sipho Dlamini,@IkamvaYouthSA wellcome.org/news/top-25-...

On 16 June, in partnership with VUKA Research Clinic, we hosted the second Youth Day Debate to commemorate National Youth Day. This year’s topic was “A life Beyond Foreign aid🌍💸.

Meet @yonwaba740. Our intern is from Xhorha Mouth, in the Eastern Cape. He has a sharp eye behind the camera🎥 and skills in editing and drone work. He first discovered his passion for filmmaking🎬 through the Learner Doccies program at the @bulungulaincubator.

To honour Youth Month 🙌🏾, our First Friday Poetry Jam session unpacked the impact of Artificial Intelligence 🤖 on young minds 🧠. Through discussions, we reflected on how AI shapes young people's thinking and expression. Thank you to everyone who showed up and shared thoughts

Part 3 of our #AMR series: What can we do to help prevent Antimicrobial Resistance? 👉🏾Take antibiotics only when prescribed 👉🏾Don’t share antibiotics 👉🏾Practice hand hygiene 👉🏾Stay vaccinated Animation by: Mitchel Gilbert Messina www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUOJ...

Meet our Junior Creative Director, Sam Flans. @Sam_Flans, known artistically as Innocent Muziq, is a multi-talented filmmaker, musician, and actor. He is also a lead facilitator of the Learner Doccies program.

Take a look at the behind-the-scenes of the Cancer♋️, directed by our own Usisibusiso Mqina. The film focuses on cancer and its real impact on people's lives. Stay tuned for the film's release!🎬💃🏾

PART 2: What does AMR have to do with us? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is closer to home than you think! 🏥💊 It doesn’t just affect hospitals or faraway places; it impacts our families, communities, and everyday lives. Animation by Mitchel Messina Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lze0...

This engaging session focused on HIV and sexual health, what causes HIV🦠, its symptoms, and effective prevention methods💊. Thank you to the postgrad and postdoc students from @UCTHealthSci for leading this workshop and discussion session, with the @IkamvaYouthSA learners.

We’re thrilled to be #TrinityChallenge Youth Funding winners! 🎉 Our campaign focuses on protecting cultural livelihoods by addressing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Traditional Animal Practices in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Find out more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtRtDm27wgs

PART 1: What is AMR? 💡Did you know that 39 trillion microbes live in and on our bodies? Most keep us healthy, but some cause infections. Enter antimicrobials. However, bacteria are evolving and becoming resistant to these medicines. We call this #AMR. Animator: Mitch www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F5Q...

On Clinical Trials Day, May 20th,@DTHF_SA and the Western Cape Civil Society Research Sector hosted a community engagement workshop at the Khwezi Community Centre in Gugulethu, Khayelitsha, focused on updates in local health research.

[TRAILER] Echoes of Tomorrow" is a short film created by students from @IkamvaYouthSA The film explores the contrast between the natural environment and the impacts of pollution. Full film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-nx...

We’re excited to have been selected as one of the #TrinityChallenge Youth Funding Competition Winners. Our campaign focuses on addressing antimicrobial resistance in traditional animal practices. Stay tuned to learn more about our project in the coming days. #TTCYouth

Meet our Eh!woza Youth & Science Workshops Facilitators. We’re proud to introduce the incredible @UCT postgraduate and postdoctoral students who support our Youth and Science workshops. Their commitment is essential in helping us share accurate information We appreciate them☺️❤️

Behind the scenes of the “Asiphakamanga” music video shoot, directed by our Junior Creative Director, Sam Flans❤️🎥 “Asiphakamanga” is a track by one of the talented artists featured in some of our documentaries, Prochxld ft Holy Alpha 🔥.

Learner Doccies Program – Editing Stage 🎬 A huge thank you to our @IkamvaYouthSA learners for taking part in the Learner Doccies program and giving it your absolute best. Your commitment to telling real, powerful stories is truly appreciated❤️

As part of the documentary film training with @IkamvaYouthSA in the Learner Doccies program, we hosted a fun and practical Camera Stabilising Challenge. This helped learners to remain steady and controlled while filming, especially during interviews or handheld shots.📷🤳

This #FirstFridayPoetry session commemorated SA’s Human Rights Day 🇿🇦 by spotlighting artists’ rights. We looked at freedom of expression 🗣️, ownership 📄, and the power to tell our stories 📖. Shoutout to the poets and performers who lit up the mic 🎤🖤

📸Highlights from our first Eh!woza Youth Workshop! We broke down the basics of TB, what it is, how it spreads, symptoms, treatment, prevention and efforts to end TB in our communities. 💊💪🏾Led by postgrad/postdoc from @UCTHealthSci and joined @IkamvaYouthSA learners 🙌🏾

In our latest science🔬💭workshop session at @UCTIDM, learners continued the lesson on TB, focusing on transmission. We also received the lab results🧫👩🏾‍🔬from the previous session’s experiment, which examined the hypothesis about which surfaces have the most bacteria.