You were with us during Child Protection Week

It’s said that it takes a village to raise a child.  And this year, National Child Protection Week was launched on a territorial level.

All staff, officers, and the Mission Team gathered together to reflect on the significance of protecting children under the theme of ‘Working together to end Violence against children’.  We know that as a supporter of The Salvation Army you were with us in spirit.

Khanyisile Sithole, our Children’s Ministry Coordinator stressed that working together means refusing to turn a blind eye to the struggles faced by children in our communities.

Her strong message was: “We keep quiet about the things happening in our society, especially at home, because we fear what people will say, and often label these issues as taboo.  Teach your children earlier what you learned at a late stage.  Have those uncomfortable conversations”.

South African statistics continue to reveal that abuse occurs in places where children should feel safest – at home, at school, and even within the church.

If you know of anyone in an unsettled or dangerous relationship, please make their life better by taking them somewhere for help.  Or contact us, our doors are always open.