Protecting South Africa’s Children: The Imperative of Vigilance and Reporting
The recent harrowing cases of young children like Cwecwe and Joslin Smith have cast a stark light on the vulnerabilities faced by children in South Africa. These incidents not only underscore the urgent need for robust child protection mechanisms but also highlight the pivotal role that timely reporting plays in safeguarding our nation’s youth. The […]
Child Safeguarding – Creating Child Safe Environments
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 are victims of abuse and exploitation in places where they should feel safe, such as […]
My Name is Rosie
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 […]
Child Protection is Everyone’s Business
‘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 children in the world are at risk or are experiencing this […]
Boys and Sexual Abuse
Being in the child protection field, sexual abuse is something we unfortunately often meet. It is children who have been raped, exploited, molested, assaulted, harmed … A terror that likely will follow them for the rest of their lives, if not dealt with in healthy ways. Don’t stop reading here, because this is important! A […]