Your Brand, Your Community: How Tafelsig’s Youth Are Becoming Agents of Change

Your Brand, Your Community: How Tafelsig’s Youth Are Becoming Agents of Change

On June 30th, the Tafelsig Community Center will come alive with the energy and creativity of its youth. The event "Your Brand, Your Community," a collaboration between the Department of Social Development and the Q-Rock Foundation, promises to be a highlight for inspiring and supporting young people in the neighborhood.

A Project Born from Necessity

Tafelsig is full of talented young people, but many struggle to find opportunities to express themselves and thrive. This reality motivated Faith, an artist and project spokesperson, to get involved: “There are so many talented young people here, but opportunities often slip through their fingers. We want to show them they can achieve their dreams, far from the dangers of the street.

A Program Designed to Unleash Potential

On June 30th, young people aged 14 to 25 will be able to participate in workshops on music, dance, visual arts, and much more. The goal? To help them discover their talents, draw inspiration from local artists’ journeys, and leave with a renewed desire to get involved in their community.

Faith, himself an internationally recognized artist, emphasizes the power of resilience: “If I succeeded, it’s thanks to perseverance and faith in my abilities. Today, I want to share that message with young people: anything is possible, no matter where you start.”

An Impact Beyond a Single Event

For the organizers, "Your Brand, Your Community" is not a one-off initiative. It’s a movement meant to last, grow, and expand to other neighborhoods in the Cape Flats. “If we can reach even 10 out of 300 young people, and they in turn inspire others, then our mission is accomplished. That’s how you build an army for change.”

A Call to Action

Faith appeals to businesses, partners, and residents: “Don’t see these young people as statistics, but as humans full of potential. Come see what we’re doing, support us, invest in the future of our community.”

A Message of Hope

The interview ends on a hopeful note: “No matter where you come from, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. You just have to believe in yourself and reach out there will always be someone to help you.”

Join us on June 30th from 10am to 2pm at the Tafelsig Community Center for this inspiring day and maybe even become part of the movement!

To get involved or donate:
Contact DaRank at 062-777-38776 or the QRock Foundation at 074-459-4680.

Writing by Laure