Happiness, social integration, and social acceptance can contribute to the flourishing (high levels of wellbeing) and ukuphumelela (becoming victorious) of individuals and communities π² On Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, Friends of Valkenberg Hospital Trust and Oude Molen Eco Village's Community Food Garden collaborated to host the FRIENDLY MARKET & FESTIVAL on the Hospital's sports fields π Visitors met our connected communities and enjoyed a day of belonging, goodness, and merriment as we headed into the festive season and a new year π³ The collective outdoor event included communal activities that support recovery & contribute to: Reducing Stigma ποΈ Increasing Understanding π± and Raising Awareness π The personal and social growth day was also a festivity of Food π² Music πΌ and Movement π€ΈππΊ βThose who participated and shared their social contribution: promoted mental health & wellbeing; raised funds to support recovery, and; experienced a day of community fun π€ Thank you to everyone who joined and made the day special π We wish you a victorious year filled with growth, belonging, and goodness π³π€π If you are experiencing mental distress or discomfort, please contact: The South African Depression & Anxiety Group Helpline: 0800 456 789 (Available 24 hours a day) | WhatsApp Chat: 076 88 22 77 5 (Available between 9 AM and 4 PM daily) | https://www.sadag.org LifeLine Western Cape WhatsApp Call: 063 709 2620 (Available between 10 AM and 10 PM daily) | Counselling Line: 021 461 1111 | https://lifelinewc.