Letter of thanks from Ilizwi Labadala, a senior club

Ikamva Labantu is one of a handful of non-profit organisations that focuses on seniors as a beneficiary group. The needs of this marginalized population group are often neglected, and our Seniors Programme – in partnership with our Seniors Clubs – offers these vulnerable members of communities social interaction, places of safety, companionship and peer support.

Every year our Seniors department hosts a Cultural Day in partnership with our Seniors Clubs.  All club members arrive in their best cultural wear, eat cultural foods, do cultural dances and display their crafts and arts. It’s a day for celebration and singing, celebrating cultures and, more importantly, celebrating what we call active ageing.

As part of our firm commitment to Active Ageing, another highlight on our Seniors’ calendar is the annual Year-End outing. This year about 600 seniors attended the event at Mnandi Beach Resort, where they were treated to a day at the beach, a braai and goodie bags filled with treats.