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By Nozipho Khuzwayo
Sanlam
A three day(2-4 June 2026) Amana Safrican Money Fo Sho Training was conducted for mostly youth participants from the rural areas of Underberg. where access to such educational opportunities is limited. The training aimed to equip young people with essential financial management. Attendance during the first two days was lower than anticipated. This was largely attributed to limited awareness of the programme and initial uncertainty among community members regarding training's value.
However, the situation changed significantly on the third day. Following positive feedback and enthusiastic recommendations from the participants who attended the earlier sessions, word of mouth spread throughout the community. As a result on the final day exceeded expectations, with many additional young people joining the training.
Participants expressed great appreciation for the opportunity, describing the training as eye-opening and highly relevant to their personal and future financial goals.The session inspired hope and confidence, empowering them to make informed financial decisions and work towards a more secure future.
The training was ultimately a success.The strong turnout on the final day demonstrated the value of the programme and the positive impact it had on the participants. The enthusiasm and gratitude shown by the youth highlighted the need for more financial literacy initiatives in rural communities where such opportunities are scarce.