Heather Secondary’s Grade 11 learners participate in the Gandhi Mandela Youth Symposium
8/15/2024
On 15 August 2024, Heather Secondary’s Grade 11 learners participated in the Gandhi Mandela Youth Symposium at UKZN, hosted by the Pietermaritzburg Gandhi Foundation. The symposium aimed to bring together youth and examine the teachings and legacies of these historic leaders: Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela who, in their own ways and contexts, changed the course of history in a world plagued by conflict, inequality, and injustice. The event featured speakers addressing key challenges faced by youth, such as peer pressure, unemployment, and mental health.
Keynote speaker Nise Malange encouraged learners to follow the examples of Mandela and Gandhi by embracing resilience and continuous learning. Learners left inspired to apply the values of leadership and social responsibility in their own lives, recognising the power of unity and community engagement.