The Human Development Department is based at the Bredasdorp Thusong centre. Human Development is an important component in every individual and is regarded as a planned change process, designed to promote the human well-being of the population (community) together with economic development.

Vision

To develop a self-reliant society through a comprehensive network of human development partners that will enable and empower the poor, the vulnerable and those with special needs.

The Key Performance Areas for the Human Development Department include support and co-ordination of the following programmes:

• – Children and Families
• – The Elderly People
• – Gender based violence
• – Disability
• – Youth Development
• – HIV/AIDS
• – Food Security
• – Substance Abuse
• – Sport and Recreation

Monday-Thursday
08h00-16h30

Friday
08h00-16h00

What is Human development?

Human development is regarded as development by the people, of the people and for the people. For it is people both rich and poor, as individuals and in groups, who create human development. It empowers people to act responsible and innovative and views people as entrepreneurs and active agents.