In a recent initiative led by SANPUD (South African Network of People Who Use Drugs), a series of art workshops and site visits were conducted to engage with marginalised communities, specifically people who use drugs. These activities aimed to empower individuals by harnessing their creative skills and addressing critical needs within their communities.
They form part of a visionary CDC project that aims to assist people who use drugs who are part of the TBHIV Care CDC-funded HarmLess Project. The project is situated in Ehlangzeni and Tshwane at the HarmLess drop-in centres.

In this first visit, SANPUD leadership did site visits with the Make Art Not War consultant, Andrea Schneider. The team identified the very real challenges these communities face in surviving every day, and economic opportunity is lacking, but the talent is not. Here is what happened during the visit.