by GCF | Jul 4, 2024 | blog
It’s a bit difficult to know where to start. Six weeks in Sweden promoting Give a Child a Family Africa (GCF) have come and gone, bringing with them many experiences and meetings with wonderful people. The connection with Sweden has been alive since Monica’s parents...
by GCF | Jun 12, 2024 | blog
“Mom, Dad … come and look! See what I can do!” Whether we are parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or simply have children around us, we often hear these invitations. Children want to involve us in their world of play and fantasy, but do we truly grasp...
by GCF | Jun 5, 2024 | blog
Children are vulnerable and must be protected from harm in their daily activities. While most of us recognise the importance of protecting children and express outrage when they are violated, few take concrete actions to prevent it. Unfortunately, children worldwide...
by GCF | May 30, 2024 | blog
Hi. My name is Rosie, at least that’s what everyone calls me. I am 11 years old and live with my sister in a place for children that cannot be at home anymore. I love my mom. She is beautiful and very funny. She used to take care of us, but not always, and not now....
by GCF | May 30, 2024 | blog
‘Child Protection is everyone’s businessis often quoted by us at Give a Child a Family. But, what exactly does it mean? Let’s start with child protection. It is the safeguarding of children from abuse, neglect, violence and exploitation. We all know that millions of...
by GCF | May 15, 2024 | blog
In the heart of one of the villages where GCF operates resides Mrs Khumalo and her family. On a warm, sunny afternoon, we visit her to talk about her foster care journey. Driven by a desire to make a difference in children’s lives, Mrs Khumalo who was working as a...