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Empowering boys, building future leaders

The 25th workshop of the 'Empowering the Boychild' initiative was held at MC Weiler Primary School in Alexandra, South Africa, bringing together 50 boys from grades 6 to 10 for discussions, learning activities, and interactions with role models from various professional fields. The event included participation from notable figures such as Neil Pollock, vice-president of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr Jameel Asani from the University of Johannesburg, and Gugu Motlanthe, former first lady of South Africa. The program emphasized intergenerational dialogue, with contributions from students at the University of Johannesburg and University of Pretoria, as well as a calligraphy session led by Turkish artist Refik Carikci. The initiative, supported by the AWQAFSA Women's Fund, aims to invest in the development of future leaders through mentorship, education, and family involvement.

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Empowering boys, building future leaders

The 25th workshop of the 'Empowering the Boychild' initiative was held at MC Weiler Primary School in Alexandra, South Africa, bringing together 50 boys from grades 6 to 10 for discussions, learning activities, and interactions with role models from various professional fields. The event included participation from notable figures such as Neil Pollock, vice-president of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr Jameel Asani from the University of Johannesburg, and Gugu Motlanthe, former first lady of South Africa. The program emphasized intergenerational dialogue, with contributions from students at the University of Johannesburg and University of Pretoria, as well as a calligraphy session led by Turkish artist Refik Carikci. The initiative, supported by the AWQAFSA Women's Fund, aims to invest in the development of future leaders through mentorship, education, and family involvement.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a community initiative aimed at mentoring boys and does not present any overtly political stance or biased framing. It highlights collaboration between various stakeholders, including educational institutions, community organizations, and cultural figures, without emphasizing党

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