Essential Rights Every Child Deserves Without Question
Did you know that March marks Human Rights Month in South Africa? If this fact slipped under your radar, take a moment to pause and delve into its significance. You might assume that human rights are distant concepts, irrelevant to your daily life. However, they are deeply intertwined with our collective existence – touching each […]
My neighbours are asking if I’m mad
“My neighbours are asking if I’m mad,” Mrs Dlamini laughs. She enthusiastically shares her foster care journey with us, sitting on the family’s sofa with the sun shining in through the open door. Chickens are running around in the garden facing the many houses on the green hills. For Mr and Mrs Dalmini, it began […]
CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFER WORLD
We all know someone who is abused. Perhaps you are not aware, but be so sure, you do know someone. It does not matter where you live, what you do and what circles of friends and colleagues you surround yourself with. One or more of them, perhaps yourself, is a victim. Globally, it is estimated […]
So, what is the problem with children’s homes?
Did you know that even the best-run modern children’s home, can never be a replacement for family life? Everything can look perfect to the outside eye, but how is it r-e-a-l-l-y for the children growing up there? For many years, children’s homes were fully accepted globally and were seen as a good way to save children, with […]
DSD late and non-payments leave NPOs in dire straits
Article in South Coast Herald – 17 November 2023 The Department of Social Development (DSD) has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, again. The latest is the dire situation with NPOs, and Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCC), which, as of the time of writing, have not been paid. Again. There has […]
The Essential Role of Parents in Child Development
Introduction At GCF, we have always championed the importance of family life for children. Our mission is to ensure that childhood is not spent in Child and Youth Care Centres, devoid of the enriching experiences of family. Children under our care often return to rehabilitated families, and those who cannot are placed in approved foster […]
Nurturing Hope: A Guide to Becoming a Foster Parent with GCF
Introduction If you’ve been following GCF’s journey, you’re likely aware of our Foster Care Programme—a vital initiative born from the recognition that children often spend too much time in Child and Youth Care Centres, missing out on the stability and love that a family environment provides. We believe that every child deserves a chance to […]
Parenting 4 Life
Have you thought about how often something has a ripple effect on something else? If it is empowering and positive it can be amazing to follow, if only from a distance. Give a Child a Family Africa (GCF) has been running the updated parenting skills programme, Parenting 4 Life, since the end of last year, […]
The Importance of Safety Parents
Imagine this. Your phone rings at the most inconvenient time. You recognise the number and know immediately that you must answer. You are needed now! A social worker is on the other side of the line telling you that a baby is at risk and has been removed from the mother. The question you know […]