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 […]
The Ripple Effect of Training: Empowering Families, Communities and Social Workers
So much has changed over the years. When I think about training, I realise how deeply embedded it is in GCF’s work. For nearly 25 years, we have been equipping others, starting with preparing people to receive children into foster care. Over time, this has evolved into training parents to reunite with their biological children, […]
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 […]