Young people are telling us what they need, we have to listen

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Young people are telling us what they need, we have to listen, writes Maryana Iskander.

Youth on the world’s youngest continent have something to say during the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis: “Don’t just talk at us, talk with us and listen to what we need.”

What did we hear? Young people are being flooded with fake news and misinformation. Early in the lockdown, the campaign called out in real-time a growing trend of youth reporting that they were afraid to get tested by community health workers because of misinformation falsely alleging that testing kits were infected with Covid-19. The combined effort of more than 200 partners participating in the campaign helped push back with accurate information and trusted content.

She was anxious and worried, but after a period of self-isolation she recovered and has now tested negative. She is hopeful for the future and reassured other young South Africans. They need help to stay busy and employable. Young people have lost jobs and income. They can’t hustle to earn at the moment, and are asking for help to keep themselves busy and to be ready for any opportunities that may be available after the lockdown eases.

 

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