Child Protection Awareness March in Noordgesig (Next to Orlando, Soweto).
Following the recent events of brutal violence, crime and senseless killing of children in South Africa, as well as around the world, and especially in our communities, the Noordgesig Youth Forum together with the Noordgesig Community Development Foundation has decided to embark on a campaign that will bring an awareness as to how important our children are to society and without them the heritage of this country will be lost in just a few generations down the line.
The event will take place Date: 24 September 2014 Time: 8:00 Venue: Walter Sisulu Centre Noordgesig with the march starting at 8:30 and we expect to be finish at 11:30 am, returning back to the centre, where we will be addressed by various speakers and enjoy some refreshments.
For your further information, we list the following
Objectives
To create an awareness within the community about the importance of protecting our children
To create an awareness to our kids as to what the dangers are within the society
To know who to contact and what to do in case of an emergency
To get community to become more involved in the policing and becoming what they call to be my brother’s keeper and to bring back the spirit of Ubuntu
For the community to understand the importance of reporting crime no matter how small it might seem
To get Government to understand that we need more visible policing and interaction from our local SAPS
For Government to put support structures in place to make our communities a safer place
For government to build and establish safe centres for children to go and stimulate their minds through well sought out sporting and other activities in order to build a brighter future for our kids
Action plan
To have a March throughout Noordgesig and raise our concerns, led by Fire Engine, Local Brass Band, Biker Club
Return to venue to listen to speakers to address all issues around child protection and community issues
Social and Welfare experts to address the attendees
Performance by local artists.
SAPS to speak on community safety
Handing over of memoranda to SAPS, NPA and Dept. of Jusctice
Youth to speak on how important they are to South Africa
