Child protection march in Lavender Hill

The New World Foundation, in collaboration with other community stakeholders, hosted a Child Protection march, aiming to promote collaborative efforts, on Thursday, June 5

- ROSHAN ABRAHAMS

Erica Jacobs, director of NWF said the march coincided with National Child Protection commemorative week (Thursday May 29 to Thursday June 5) in ending violence against children was a fitting platform for children to take centre stage and through their poetry, dance and drummies, to voice their concerns, supported by stakeholders, parents, carers and other members of the community," said Ms Jacobs.

The event, driven by the NWF Drop-In Centre, created an opportunity for children and youth to "amplify their safety concerns and how vulnerable they feel living in a context marred by violence and fear," said Mr Jacobs.

The initiative brought together NWF, the local primary schools in Lavender Hill, including Zerilda Park, Hillwood, Levana, and Prince George and community service providers, Rise Above Development (RAD), Steenberg Community Police Forum (CPF) and Childline.