The National Youth Development Agency won an award for BEST initiative: Public sector at this year’s Feather Awards held at the Market Theatre, Johannesburg.
The NYDA was nominated alongside the Department of Social Development and South African Police Service Sophiatown branch in the Public Sector category.
The agency was represented by executive chairperson Asanda Luwaca and members of the Board of Directors including management.
“We are excited to win this award as the custodian and advocacy organisation for young people in the country. This award is greatly appreciated as the agency advocates for inclusiveness in our society and we are glad that the LGBQTI+ community believes in our organisation,” Luwaca on Thursday.
Feather Awards are back! With these awards, the LGBTIQ+ community is celebrated, not just on the African continent, but around the world.
— NYDARSA (@NYDARSA) November 10, 2022
The NYDA has been nominated for ‘Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Public Sector’.#InclusivityMatters #Feathers14 #PrideMonth #NYDA pic.twitter.com/Py2D0ecYnb
She said it is important for NYDA to have representation in all youth sectors and communities.
“The NYDA will continue to strive to be an Agency that advocates for the support of all young people with no bias towards gender, race, identity, or political affiliation.
“This award is a step on the journey to ensure that the agency is at the centre of engagement when it comes to youth issues,” she said.
The Feather Awards have been running for the past 14 years in celebration of the LGBTQI+ community.
The NYDA tonight walked away with the award for ‘Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Public Sector’ at the 2022 Feather Awards.#InclusivityMatters #Feathers14 #PrideMonth #NYDA pic.twitter.com/bpilve3lup
— NYDARSA (@NYDARSA) November 10, 2022
- – Inside Education
