I have Building Courageous Communities

NACSA Vision To unify and empower our communities and society, to create positive and permanent change in the lives of our children.

NACSA Focus/Brands Crisis Pregnancy: Young men & women Pregnant mothers Parents Community members Adoption: Birth-mothers Adoptive Parents Adoptees Community members Child Protection: Social Workers/DSD Other NGO’s/CPO’s Children/Y. Adults Community Members

LAUNCH OF COURAGE LAUNCH OF CHOOSE TO CARE CHILD ABANDONMENT AWARENESS CPW 2015 JUNE DAYS OF ACTIVISM 2016

Building Courageous Communities CHILD PROTECTION WEEKNEW ADOPTION CAMPAIGN NACSA CONFERENCE WORLD ADOPTION DAY 9 NOV2 & 3 NOV

Nelson Mandela Day 2016

“Our study shows that the first six days of life are the time point of highest risk for being killed in South Africa among children under 5 years, with the risk declining thereafter.” Gender Differences in Homicide of Neonates, Infants, & Children under 5y in SA: Results from the Cross-Sectional 2009 National Child Homicide Study – PLOS

“63% of the country’s youngest – were living in poverty affecting their physical, cognitive and emotional development…close to 3,969,000 children were developmentally compromised because they were not receiving the services and care they needed.” The South African Early Childhood Review

“Violence happens if there are no consequences… What does it say about the parents who are prepared to burn their children’s future?” Professor Adam Habib 21 May 2016

“We are an incredibly violent society. We have normalised violence and it is seamless from school to university. South Africa is the only country where we burn down schools and libraries….You cannot police behaviour to what you want it to be, we need a shift in the value system.” Professor Jonathan Jansen 21 May 2016

What is Courage? Courage is a powerful toolkit that can work inside any child protection organization, community, family or individual to help enhance the child protection work that you do. Child protection is the prevention and responding to violence, exploitation and abuse against children. Our aim is to give you the practical tools you will need to develop a child protection strategy that: –Recognises the rights and needs of all children. –Helps you to identify where they are being abused or overlooked. –Provides you with the strategies you will need to resolve the child protection challenges that you encounter. –Empowers yourself, your organization and your community to make a difference, in partnership with other like-minded individuals or organisations. –Measures and evaluates your progress to ensure that the difference you make is effective and sustainable.

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universal rights of a child developmental needs of a child child protection in your community child protection challenges child protection strategies child protection empowerment tool electronic toolkit CLICK ON THE RELEVANT BUTTON TO ACCESS THE ENGAGEMENT TOOL child protection strategy templates child protection partnerships

universal rights of the child A World of No Rights A World of Rights the rights you need to learn the rights you need to love the rights you need to live rights to love violated rights to learn violated rights to leave a legacy violated rights to live violated the rights you need to live

developmental needs of the child First Counting

child protection challenges 1 NOT A CONCERN 2345 MEDIUM CONCERN HIGHEST CONCERN

child protection challenges 1 NOT A CONCERN 2345 MEDIUM CONCERN HIGHEST CONCERN

Strategies: 1.Prevention & Early Intervention 2.Statutory Intervention 3.Child Placement – Adoption 4.Sex, Conception & Pregnancy Awareness 5.Option Counselling for Crisis Pregnancy 6.Child Abandonment

child protection strategies: sex, conception & pregnancy awareness univers al needs of the child

example: sorting child protection challenges into themes

Our toolkit inspiration

child protection strategy: overview Overarching Vision & Values for your Child Protection Plan What do we want to achieve? (Child Rights & Needs) What is the reality of our children? (Child Protection Challenges) Identify & Prioritise Strategy Objectives Partnership Plan (Roles & Responsibilities) Action Plan (What, Who, When, Where, Why & How) Implementation & Measurement/Evaluation Quarterly Review Annual Strategic Planning Process

Bahlabani Initiative Lesotho

Empowering child protection officers and organsiations

“I currently use Courage Child Protection as a tool to teach coaches, educators and community art counsellors about children's rights and the adult's duties towards the protection of children. This is central to my work in child development as the abuse of children's rights limits and damages development in a fundamental way. I have chosen Courage from many tools I have used over my 24 years in the child protection field and find it to be innovative, engaging, clear and very importantly consultative. I strongly recommend the programme and feel it is making a massive contribution along the whole continuum of adults in the child's world, and in so doing ensuring children's full potential is reached.” - Luke Lamprecht

“If you feel that you’ve covered the world in Child Protection, try the Courage program and you will notice that you haven’t even started.” “The program gives you more COURAGE to confront the community at large and make a difference”

Developing practical skills in tertiary education

“The Courage programme is highly recommended for anyone working with children. The material is user-friendly, engaging and relevant to different child protection contexts. An amazing programme well put together!” – Dr Ajwang’ Warria “Courage is taking a ‘bottom-up’ approach rather than a ‘top-down’ approach. You are recognizing the strengths all people in a community have to bring about meaningful change…Its one of the most exciting developments I have seen in social work for a long time” – Pricilla Gerrand

Engaging with communities

“The Courage material made the dialogue on adoption different and special, it opened up discussion as the people did not have to think hard but they had scenario that channelled their thinking from the material in front of them.” - Lillian Thobejane Directorate: Restorative Services and Services to Children Gauteng DSD

Leading global best practice in child protection

“Millions of children today are not fully protected. Many of them deal with violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, exclusion or discrimination every day. Such violations limit their chances of surviving, growing, developing and pursuing their dreams. Swedish Foundation for Children without Parental Care is working to promote and protect children’s rights in more than 10 countries. We are working to decrease the gap between policy, legislation and implementation. To achieve this, it is key to strengthen the knowledge, attitudes and skills of different duty-bearers; parents, caregivers, teachers, social workers, police and community at large in order to protect children rights. Today the world is filled by a vast flora of methods and toolkits – all said to be the best way to improve the situation for children at risk. When introduced to the COURAGE program, with its innovative and interactive approach and intriguing maps, we at once realized that this program can be used in any country in the world and in any context and have a great impact. We have been working in this field more than 45 years – COURAGE exceeds all expectations and has an overall impact. It is user-friendly and can be used for a range of different purposes and audiences.” Swedish Foundation for Children without Parental Care

CYCLE OF CHILDHOOD DISEMPOWERMENT YOUNG ADULT OLDER TEEN YOUNGER TEEN TWEEN CHILD TODDLER BABY IN-UTERO VIOLENCE/ INEQUALITY NEGLECT ABUSE LOW SELF ESTEEM ADDICTION ILLEGAL ABORTION FASD LATE TERMINATION TRAUMATIC BIRTH ABANDONMENT HIV/AIDS TRANSMISSION TRAFFICKING NEGLECT ECD/EDUC ORPHANED ABUSE/ SHAKING RAPE NEGLECT HEALTH/NUTRI PORNOGRAPHY STREET CHILDREN DRUGS/ALCOHOL PROSTITUTION HARMFUL CULTURAL PRAC HARMFUL CIRCUMCISION VIRGINITY TESTING GANG ACTIVITY CHILD MARRIAGE TEENAGE PREGNANCY CHILD LABOUR DEPRESSION SUICIDE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY CRIME/ VIOLENCE HIV/AIDS/STDS UNEMPLOYED HOPELESS BULLYING BEHAVIOUR DISORDERS LEARNING DISABILITIES REFUGEES CHILD HEADED HOUSEHOLDS VIOLENCE TO SEXUAL MINORITY CORPORAL PUNISHMENT EMOTIONAL ABUSE SEXUAL ABUSE/RAPE ABUSE IN JUSTICE/CARE NO REGISTRATION OR IDENTITY MURDER/ ATTEMPTED STIGMA/ ABUSE PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT MINDFULNESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP IDENTITY EMPOWERMENT RIGHTS AWARENESS SEX EDUCATION/BIRTH CONROL PREGNANT MOTHER SUPPORT OPTION AWARE/COUNCELLING BIRTH PLANNING/SUPPORT CHILD PROTECTION PARENT EDUCATION COMMUNITY SUPPORT EXPLOITATION IGNORANCE

All child protection challenges are driven by disempowerment! VIOLENCEEXPLOITATIONLOW SELF ESTEEM ABUSEADDICTIONIGNORANCENEGLECT Murder Rape War Refugees Mutilation (Female genital mutilation) Cruelty Harmful male circumcision Late termination Commercial sexual exploitation Pornography Child labour Child trafficking Child marriage Illegal adoption Bulling Gangsterism HIV/AIDS Self harming Suicide Disabilities Physical abuse Emotional abuse Sexual abuse Corporal punishment Disabilities Late termination Drugs Alcohol Gaming Sex Self harming Suicide Late termination Abuse in the care system Harmful cultural practices Virgin testing Abuse of sexual minorities Female genital mutilation Bad nutrition Orphaned Abandoned No name/ID No care or supervision Poor/bad nutrition Poor/bad healthcare No education Child headed households Street Children Refugees Disabilities Breakdown in rules of society – Anarchy, fear & survival Isolated individuals open to exploitation & greed Disempowered individuals with low self esteem Hate, resentment, bitterness & anger Conformity, instability & hopelessness Ignorance, dishonesty & corruption Apathy, inaction & non-delivery Strong values & belief-set Partnership & collaboration Personal responsibility & self respect Love, forgiveness, empathy & compassion Leadership, purpose, vision & direction Knowledge, insight, truth & learning Possibility, action & delivery

The importance of personal empowerment Unconsciously Empowered Unconsciously Disempowered Consciously Disempowered BELIEF IN POSSIBILITY SELF AWARENESS HIGH LOWHIGH Consciously Empowered abundance scarcity

How do we create personal empowerment? PRESENCE & ACTION VISION & PURPOSE KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHT BELIEF IN POSSIBILITY VALUES & BELIEFS PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION SELF ESTEEM & SELF WORTH SELF AWARENESS LOVE & HARMONY

The drivers of personal empowerment? VALUES & BELIEFS PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION SELF ESTEEM & SELF WORTH LOVE & HARMONY VISION & PURPOSE KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHT PRESENCE & ACTION

My Rights & I Volunteers Facilitator Guide

Lesson plan overview Time (Mins) My Rights & I in the world My Rights & Responsibilities in my community My Rights to be Me (Personal ID & Possibility Plan) 30What does it mean to be human? Creative drawing exercise My community and I? Teamwork exercise Me as a superhero? Creative drawing exercise 60Exploring the Rights & Needs Map: Where am I? What are my rights? Rights assessment? Exploring the Community Map: Where are rights not being met? Who can help you? Developing my partnership plan? Developing personal Vison & Values: Vision development exercise. Values development exercise. Creating brand me. 30BREAK 15Love & Forgiveness warm up exercise. Rights & Responsibilities warm up exercise. Self Esteem warm up exercise. 30Role play exercise: A world of rights A world of no rights Building Win/Win Partnerships: Partnership assessment Win/Win exercise Action Planning Exercise: Stop, Start, Continue exercise Personals pledge 15What did we learn today exercise. 43

New Child Protection Strategies 1.Drug and alcohol abuse management 2.HIV/AIDS testing and management 3.Foster care best practice 4.Childhood and disability 5.Migrant and refugee children 6.Child trafficking 7.Children and terrorism 8.The environment and food security

CYCLE OF CHILDHOOD EMPOWERMENT YOUNG ADULT OLDER TEEN YOUNGER TEEN TWEEN CHILD TODDLER BABY IN-UTERO VALUES ACTION LOVE HIGH SELF ESTEEM VISION PARTNERSHIP KNOWLEDGE OPTION COUNCELLING FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY POSITIVE PARENTING SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT & DISABILITIES CHILD PLACEMENT FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION CHILD PROTECTION AWARENESS & STRATEGIES CHILD PROTECTION EARLY & STATUTORY INTERVENTION CHILD ABANDONMENT PROTOCOL CHILD MIGRANTS REFUGEES & TRAFFICKING CHILD RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES AWARENESS PERSONAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT SEX, CONCEPTION & PREGNANCY AWARENESS ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE MANAGEMENT HIV/AIDS TESTING & MANAGEMENT PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT & MINDFULNESS ENREPRENEURSHIP & FINANCIAL AWARENESS COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION & GOOD CITIZENSHIP

CYCLE OF CHILDHOOD EMPOWERMENT YOUNG ADULT OLDER TEEN YOUNGERTEEN TWEEN CHILD TODDLER BABY IN-UTERO VALUES ACTION LOVE HIGH SELF ESTEEM VISION CHILD RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES AWARENESS OPTION COUNCELLING FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY PARTNERSHIP KNOWLEDGE POSITIVE PARENTING SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT & DISABILITIES CHILD PLACEMENT FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION CHILD PROTECTION AWARENESS & STRATEGIES CHILD PROTECTION EARLY & STATUTORY INTERVENTION CHILD ABANDONMENT PROTOCOL CHILD MIGRANTS REFUGEES & TRAFFICKING PERSONAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT SEX, CONCEPTION & PREGNANCY AWARENESS ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE MANAGEMENT HIV/AIDS TESTING & MANAGEMENT PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT & MINDFULNESS ENREPRENEURSHIP & FINANCIAL AWARENESS COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION & GOOD CITIZENSHIP

New Programmes ECD PROGRAMMEHEROES PROGRAMMELIFE PROGRAMME PARENT PROGRAMME 0 to 7 years: Wellbeing Identity & belonging Communication Exploring mathematics Creativity Working with disabilities Knowledge & understanding the world 8 to 14 years: Rights & responsibilities Mindfulness Identity development Self awareness Personal empowerment Good health & nutrition Sex, conception & pregnancy HIV/AIDS/STDS Drugs & alcohol Parents: Role of parents Child rights & best interests Developmental stages Developmental needs Positive parenting tips Good health & nutrition Safe vs unsafe homes 15 to 21 years Life assessment Mindfulness Identity development Self awareness Personal empowerment Entrepreneurship & finances Good citizenship HIV/AIDS/STDS Option counselling Drugs & alcohol

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