Glenda Van Wyk

Equaltalk

www.equaltalk.org

What does your company do?

Equaltalk’s mission is to enhance the physical and mental well-being of youth and women in underserved communities by addressing critical issues such as inequality, lack of youth development projects, teen-suicide and mental health. Our objective is to empower people, reduce anti-social behaviour and create a nurturing environment where they can thrive despite economic hardships. The Social Problem Addressed. Underserved communities often lack resources and activities to engage and inspire youth, contributing to feelings of neglect and isolation. This deficit leads to increased risks of mental health challenges, suicide among teens and gender-based violence. The pervasive poverty in these communities exacerbate inequality and fosters environments where anti-social behavior becomes prevalent The Solution Equaltalk provides holistic programs designed to bridge the gap in social ,emotional and educational resources to communities. Our flagship program targeting primary school children is our “Tune your feelings program”. This program is a response to the world-health organization’s call to action to “start the conversation”. Equaltalk is well -positioned to start the conversation through the transformative power of music .This initiative is underpinned by provisioning of musical instruments and music teachers to create safe spaces where youth can express themselves, build resilience and develop essential life skills. Peer support ,workshops ,mentorships and community events are part of the holistic offering.