Masizame Child Protection Week Campaign and Pyjamas
On the 2nd of June 2017, Linda and Ole Olsen, the owners of Aquavit Guest House and their guests, treated 25 children to warm and snuggly pyjamas.
The children were over the moon with happiness, as each received their set of pyjamas and later that evening they celebrated by holding a pyjama party.
“A big thank you to the guests and owners of Aquavit Guest House. Thanks to your generous spirit. Linda and Ole literally shopped Plettenberg Bay dry, in sourcing 25 sets of really ‘cool’ pyjamas for our children. The child had a ball with a terrific PJ party last night. Linda and Ole your choices spot on the kids loved the modern colours and snug feel. Thank you both xxxx” – Masizame.
This all happened in conjunction with their child protection week campaign, which ran from the 28th of May till the 4th of June 2017.
Since 90% of abused victims are usually victimised by someone close to them, Masizame sets out to educate families on the best way to deal with the situation as it rises.
Parents were given 3 pamphlets, which were explained in detail to them:
Child Protection Register – to record abuse and the perpetrator.
Child Exploitation – covers different types of exploitation and the steps to be taken.
Safety Networks – the children are introduced to people they can trust and talk to.
Masizame aims to empower vulnerable children and their families, by providing quality intervention services with the goal that each child reach their full potential and become responsible contributing members of their communities.
They encompass 3 areas of support for vulnerable children:
- A Child & Youth Care Centre for 30 children who have been found by the Children’s Court to be need of care and protection. Children are assigned into our statutory care for a period of 6 months to 2 years.
- A Drop-In Centre where 54 vulnerable children receive food, have their personal hygiene needs met with a hot shower and laundry, life-skills training, mentorship, educational support and guidance. Early Intervention initiatives include family support services, parental empowerment and ADP Adolescent Development Programmes,
- An Early Childhood Development facility for 120 vulnerable children aged 3-7 years who are from families living in impoverished communities and at risk of abuse and neglect.
For more information visit their Facebook Page.
View Aquavit Guesthouse website.