At Ntataise, we believe that the well-being of every child is a shared responsibility, and that together, we can create the safe, nurturing environments all children deserve. During this year’s Child Protection Week, that belief came alive in an extraordinary way.

In partnership with our broader community, we hosted a vibrant and impactful Child Protection Awareness Day, a day dedicated to affirming and safeguarding every child’s right to grow up protected, loved, and free from harm.

A Day of Collective Action and Commitment

Held in the heart of our community, this special event brought together a wide range of dedicated partners and allies. From government departments to grassroots organisations and community elders, every hand joined in to send one powerful message: Every child matters, and every child must be protected.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the many stakeholders who stood alongside us:

• The Department of Education, the Department of Health, and the Department of Traffic
• Mphatlalatsane Social Worker and members of SAPS
• Respected Rammolutsi elders and outreach parents
• Our longstanding friends at the Palesa Project
• And of course, our committed and passionate Ntataise team

Together, we facilitated awareness-raising activities, shared crucial knowledge around child protection, and deepened our collective resolve to build safe spaces where children can thrive.

Rooted in Community, Driven by Care

The saying “it takes a village to raise a child” is one we carry in our hearts each day at Ntataise. This event reaffirmed that we are indeed part of a village that not only raises children but also protects, nurtures, and empowers them.

It is in these moments of unity and shared purpose that we see the true strength of our community. Each conversation held, each story shared, and each commitment made brought us one step closer to a future where all children are safe and cherished.

Moving Forward, Together

Child Protection Week is a call to action, but the responsibility does not end with one week. At Ntataise, we remain steadfast in our year-round commitment to child safety, early childhood development, and community empowerment.

As we reflect on the power of collaboration witnessed during our Awareness Day, we are reminded: our children are watching, learning, and growing within the environments we create. Let us continue to stand together, for them, with them, and because of them.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we protect.