Instagram story viewer> @m.p.network> Tagged

Mitchell’s Plain Network Opposing Abuse

@m.p.network

195

followers

24

following

Est. 1996
• NPO focused on empowering victims of gender-based violence.
• Services up to 4,000 clients per year.

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Today was more than just a presentation it was a conversation about the realities shaping the lives of young people and families across Mitchells Plain.

At the Lentegeur Sub Council Stakeholder Engagement, the leadership of Voices of the Plain and our research team presented findings from the community research journey that began at our 2025 Stakeholder Engagement held at the YMCA Cape Flats Campsite.

What emerged was a powerful reminder that the challenges facing our communities are deeply interconnected. Youth unemployment affects mental health. Family pressures influence school performance. Gang activity impacts community safety. Limited opportunities can affect a young person's sense of identity, belonging, and hope for the future.

Our findings highlighted key themes including:

🔹 Mental health and emotional well-being
🔹 School environments and learner support
🔹 Community safety and gang influence
🔹 Identity, belonging, and youth participation
🔹 Trust in institutions and community structures

The purpose of this work is not simply to identify problems, but to better understand how these issues connect and where opportunities exist for meaningful collaboration and change.

A sincere thank you to every stakeholder, community leader, organisation, and young person who continues to contribute their voice, experience, and insight. Real change begins when communities come together to listen, understand, and act.

The voice of the community matters. The voice of young people matters. Together, we move from understanding challenges to creating solutions.

#VoicesOfThePlain #StakeholderEngagement #YouthVoice #MitchellsPlain #CommunityResearch #MentalHealthMatters #YouthDevelopment #CommunitySafety #BuildingHope #CapeFlats #StrongerTogether #PartnershipsForChange #LentegeurSubCouncil #YMCACapeFlats

3

1

Blue Cranes Safety Through Sport delivered a sharp on court session built on intensity, discipline, and pro level detail. The group moved through controlled footwork patterns, live dribble reads, defensive recovery work, and contact stability drills. Each rep shaped decision speed, emotional control, and respect in play. This work forms part of our stand against GBV. We build young men who train with structure, speak with purpose, and lead with accountability.

Our key outcomes
• Improved spatial awareness.
• Stronger off ball communication.
• Cleaner first step acceleration.
• Better transition control under pressure.

Your consistency builds safer communities. Your discipline shapes stronger futures.

14

0

Welcome girls to your first BJJ class the girls first BJJ class sit-ups gone wrong

16

0

Today I had the privilege of introducing some the Crisis On Call team to this inspiring group of brave women, the Mitchells Plain Network Opposing Abuse. On arrival always welcomed by beautiful song! Thank you for always sharing a message of hope, ladies! #StopAbuse #EndAbuse #StopGBV #EndGBV #SouthAfrica #mitchellsplain #capetown

25

2

Debt Mediation will allow you to allocate more money to other things such as
School fees
Groceries or even hobbies

3

0