CCJD Begins New Project with MAGI
In January 2014 CCJD began a one-year project with MAGI, The Multi-Agency Grants Initiative. Four advice offices, Plessislaer (pictured right), Estcourt, Osizweni and Madadeni, will give workshops to three groups: those affected by HIV/AIDS, immigrants and refugees, and the gay and lesbian community. The paralegals will hear their concerns and attend to cases to help clients obtain IDs and grants, tackle domestic violence, and to access health services. The offices will also link these 
groups to local councillors so that they can make their voices heard at the time of the national election and have their needs incorporated into municipal budgets and planning.
During 2014, the project was extended to run until May 2015.
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Many clients haven´t eaten in days, and advice office staff provide them with food, clothes and toys when they can.
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