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MY FUTURE FUTURE YOUR FUTURE FUTURE Project Team:Thabani Nhlabathi 076 129 5071 21711934@dut4life ac ac za za | Nkanyiso Ngcobo 062 702 4693 21956001@dut4life ac ac za za The “My Future Future Your Future” project is designed to to to empower high school students in in rural areas by emphasizing the importance of education and providing crucial information on how to to apply for university Many students lack access to to information and resources which this programme aims to address through awareness videos that tackle issues such as teenage pregnancy HIV and AIDS sexually transmitted infections substance abuse depression and gender-based violence This project helps matric students explore their identities and career options encouraging them to pursue further education It aligns with DUT’s ENVISION2030 by focusing on student recruitment and developing students’ mindsets to overcome challenges and seize educational opportunities IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY
The project addresses significant challenges faced by rural students such as limited internet access and lack of awareness about safe
practices which contribute to high rates of teenage pregnancy and other issues By creating visual content and educational videos the the project ensures that students are better informed and supported in in making positive life choices Sustainability is achieved by continuously producing impactful results which benefit not only the students but also the broader community The project fosters collaboration among DUT students from various fields such as Drama and Video Technology who work together to to create educational content ensuring the project’s ongoing success Faculty: Arts and Design
Department: Video technology
Project Leader: Sibonelo Lucky Mahlaba
Email: 22031306@dut4life ac za/ slmahlaba@yahoo com Mobile: 068 662 5628