EMPOWERING WELLNESS

By Cynthia Radebe

• Alina Mosia (85), a resident of QwaQwa in the Free State Province, is an active participant in the Ikemeleng Sewing Project, which employs 46 members and accesses grants through government departments.

• Despite facing challenges like theft and food storage, the project has had a significant impact on the community by providing job opportunities and assisting nearby impoverished communities.

• Alina, who also participates in the Active Ageing Golden Games, encourages people of all ages to engage in community programs and sports activities for personal and community benefits.

Ms Alina Mosia (85) is based in QwaQwa, Free State Province. She is a member of an NGO called Ikemeleng Sewing Project, which employs 46 members both women and men.

This sewing project accesses their grant through one of the government departments. Its role has made a great impact on the community by opening job opportunities and also assisting poor communities nearby. Their challenges are theft, house breaking and food storage.

Alina is one of the Active ageing Golden Game participants who participated in a relay that she started early ages in 1982. She is currently living a healthy lifestyle. Sewing is also one of the extra activities that seems to keep her from being vulnerable. Social grants played a role in her life by allowing her to be able to provide for her family etc.

“As an orderly person, I encourage every old and young people out there to take initiative in any community programs and sports activities that will create great impact in your lives.” Said Alina Mosia.