Supporting Children’s Mental Health

Supporting Children’s Mental Health

On the 10 th of October 2023, World Mental Health Day was celebrated. Children across the world face multiple social, economic, family and community challenges that may all impact their mental health negatively. A UNICEF U-Report poll found that some 73% per children...
What makes an impactful NPO?

What makes an impactful NPO?

Are you a NPO leader? Then you know that running a NPO is no easy task and running it well, is close to being an art form. It takes vision, courage, wisdom, character and grit to stay the course through all the seasons and landscapes that NPO leaders need to navigate,...
Uniting to celebrate child protection month in 2023

Uniting to celebrate child protection month in 2023

In the midst of alarming child abuse and neglect statistics, we find great hope when organisations unite to collaborate on child protection. Therefore, we are so proud of the members of our Child Protection Empowerment Steering Group, who held the green flag high...
ECDs, Schools and NPOs as outreach centres for Child Protection

ECDs, Schools and NPOs as outreach centres for Child Protection

Do you know that in the midst of a courageous, but battling child protection system in South Africa, there is also a great opportunity? That opportunity rests in the potential for ECDs, schools and NPOs to be empowered as key outreach centres for child protection.

THE IMPORTANCE OF A CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

THE IMPORTANCE OF A CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

“If we don’t stand up for children, then we don’t stand for much.” – Marian Wright Edelman It is holiday and many NPOs, churches and ECD centres are running holiday programmes. This is so important to create circles of support around children, but...