Child Rescue Magazine

Child Rescue Centre
JULY 2024 EDITION 1
THIS EDITION IS
DEDICATED TO
THE ABANDONED
CHILDREN OF
SOUTH AFRICA
THE INVENTION
OF THE CENTURY
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OUR PARTNERS 14
02 HELP US FUND BABY BOXES PEBBLES OF GRACE
FOR PARENTS 15
THE INVENTION OF THE
04 CENTURY
CHARITY GOLF DAY
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GO AND MAKE ATONEMENT
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE
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SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY ON
09 BABY BOXES AND SAVERS STAND UP! SHOW UP!
SPEAK UP! 20
WALL OF HONOUR
11 END UNSAFE INFANT
ABONDONMENT 22
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WE NEED TO TAKE ACTION!
GET INVOLVED
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BECOME A PLATINUM
PARTNER
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EDITING COMMITTEE
Ignat van Dyk
Cindyann van Dyk
Dave de Jager
Marina de Jager
Evert Haasbroek
Andre van Dyk
SOCIAL MEDIA
Karina Duvenhage
LAYOUT & GRAPHICS
Jacqueline Rademeyer

THE ISSUE OF BABY
ABANDONMENT IS A SEVERE AND
HEARTBREAKING REALITY THAT
NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION AND ACTION
IN OUR COUNTRY.
The act of dumping an unwanted baby in dangerous and inhumane
locations like rivers, pit toilets, or rubbish dumps is a tragic and
severe form of child abandonment that puts the lives of innocent
infants at grave risk. This is a heartbreaking reflection of the
desperate situation prospective parents find themselves in due
to complex social, economic and psychological factors.
To address this extreme form of baby abandonment and prevent
these tragic incidents from occurring it is imperative to take
immediate action by implementing targeted interventions.
The “baby saver” or “baby box,” also known as a “door of hope,”
is indeed a remarkable innovation that has provided a safe
and anonymous way for anguished parents to relinquish their
newborn baby in a secure manner while ensuring the well-being
and survival of the infant. Baby boxes are typically installed in
hospitals, fire stations, or other designated trustworthy locations
enabling distraught parents to safely and anonymously place
their baby in the box. When the box is opened an alarm is triggered
and a message sent to alerted caregivers who then retrieve the
baby enabling the provision of immediate care and setting in
motion the process of future provision for the child.
The concept of baby boxes or baby savers has been implemented
in various countries around the world as a response to the issue
of baby abandonment and as a means of preventing tragedies
resulting from infants being abandoned in unsafe locations.
These facilities offer a compassionate and non-judgmental
alternative for parents who may feel overwhelmed or who are
unable to care for their newborns, providing a second chance for
these babies to be placed in safe hands and receive the care and
support they need.
The introduction of baby boxes has been widely regarded as
a significant transformation in child welfare and protection,
offering a practical solution to a complex and sensitive issue. By
providing a safe and anonymous way for parents to surrender their
babies, baby boxes help to ensure that infants are not abandoned
in dangerous or life-threatening situations, while also offering
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support and resources to the infants.
While the use of baby boxes has sparked ethical and legal
debates in some regions, their presence has undeniably saved
the lives of many vulnerable infants and provided hope for a
brighter future for these children. The compassionate and
humane approach of baby boxes underscores the importance
of finding innovative and alternative solutions to address the
challenges of child abandonment and to protect the most
vulnerable members of society. Baby savers are the safe
alternative to unsafe baby abandonment through the use of a
Baby “Saver” box.
The use of a baby box or baby haven should always be considered
as a last resort for parents or caregivers who are unable to care
for their newborn infants, and all efforts should be made to
provide support and resources to prevent unsafe abandonment
in the first place.
While baby boxes can serve as a critical safety net for infants
in situations of extreme crisis, it is essential to address the
root causes that lead to child abandonment and to provide
comprehensive support services to individuals and families
facing difficult circumstances. Prevention strategies, such as
access to counselling, healthcare, social services, financial
assistance and community support networks can help address
the underlying issues and support parents in raising their
children in a safe and nurturing environment.
Encouraging open communication, reducing stigma around
crisis pregnancies, and promoting awareness about available
resources are key components of efforts to prevent unsafe
abandonment and support families in need. By fostering a
supportive and compassionate society that values the wellbeing
of all children, we can work towards reducing the
incidence of child abandonment and ensuring that every
child has the opportunity to grow up in a loving and stable
environment.
While baby boxes can provide a temporary solution in
emergency situations, the ultimate goal should be to create
a society where families in crisis receive the assistance and
support, they need to care for their children where every child is
valued, protected and given the chance to thrive. Collaboration
among government agencies, non-profit organizations,
healthcare providers and community members are essential in
developing holistic approaches to address the complexities of
child welfare and protection. Together, we can strive to create
a safer and more compassionate world for all children.
WE NEED TO LEGALISE BABY SAVERS AND
BABY SAFE HAVENS! ENCOURAGING THE SAFE
ALTERNATIVE TO UNSAFE ABANDONMENT.
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One morning my Husband and I were driving from
Rustenburg to Pretoria, on the N4 Highway for a
routine Gynecologist checkup. At the time I was
about 26 weeks pregnant. We were excited to see
our baby girl on the scans again as we were counting
down the checkups until we were going to meet her
and hold her in our arms.
As we were driving, something caught our attention, I
wasn’t sure what I had seen but we both felt strongly
compelled to turn around. We found a safe place to
do so, and by the time we got back to the scene a
truck driver had also stopped.
There, right next to the white line on the tar, lay a baby
boy, his body so perfectly formed but lifeless, blown
out of a plastic bag… abandoned. It was clear that he
hadn’t been there long as there was no insect activity
yet. With every car that rushed by, I dreaded the bag
blowing up and pulling his tiny lifeless body away, but
he lay there, stuck to the tar with the flapping plastic
bag somehow still attached to him. Everything in me
wanted to pick him up and console him, hold him, help
him! But it was too late! I stood there, torn between
feeling my own baby moving frantically inside of me,
probably sensing my tense emotions and the lifeless
baby on the roadside that I could do nothing for. I had
never felt so helpless in my entire life…
Knowing that we could not move him, due to forensic
proceedings that would have to be followed I started
looking for something to cover him with but couldn’t
find anything that wouldn’t compromise what now
had turned from life into evidence. Instead, I started
phoning the police, first the closest police station.
They said they would send someone to the scene.
Thirty minutes later no one had responded so I called
again at which point the jurisdictional card was
played and I had to call another station that I must
say responded rather quickly. We thanked the police
and allowed the truck driver to give his report as he
had been the first responder on the scene. Still in
shock and with heavy hearts we continued to our
doctor’s appointment.
I had phoned the Doctor’s office to inform them we
would be late, so she already knew to debrief us
professionally and confirmed what I had expected.
The baby was about the same gestational age as our
daughter at the time, and the Dr said her suspicions
would be that the baby had been dumped there after
an illegal abortion. At 26 weeks of gestation a baby is
still very small but has a decent chance at survival
should it be born at this point provided it receives the
correct medical care. Unfortunately, this baby was
never even given the chance!
We went on with our day as ‘normally’ as possible
although we were clearly moved by the events. We
prayed about it and asked the Lord to turn a difficult
situation into something good. I asked God what we
should do and received word from Numbers 16: 46 –
48 “And Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer and
put fire in it from the altar, and place incense on it;
then bring it quickly to the congregation and make
atonement for them, for wrath has gone out from the
Lord, the plague has begun!” Then Aaron took it just
as Moses had spoken, and he ran into the midst of the
assembly; and behold, the plague had begun among
the people. So, he put on the incense and made
atonement for the people. And he took his stand
between the dead and the living, so that the plague
was brought to a halt.”
The word atonement is used in the bible to make
reference to ‘cover, appease, cleanse, cancel out, put
off or reconcile’. According to Wikipedia atonement
is defined as: “Atonement (also atoning, or, to atone)
is the concept of a person taking action to correct
previous wrongdoing on their part either through
direct action to undo the consequences of that act,
equivalent action to do good for others or some other
expression of feelings of remorse.”
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about child protection and standing up for the voiceless.
Our eyes were opened to the magnitude of the current
reality of child abuse, neglect and abandonment. In our
world as we currently know it there are daily reports of
child abuse, rape, abandonment, misconduct towards
women and children, human trafficking, the list sadly
goes on and on. As I was writing this article I received
a video from a concerned Mother, showing evidence
of children who were found in animal feed bags in
Congo, believed to be sold by human traffickers.
There is no age or color partiality to the selection of
children for trafficking. In this instance some were
about 8 years old while others were just toddlers. I
realized again the value or lack thereof, for human life
that our modern society is facing. The value of a
child’s life is shockingly low, no wonder a baby
‘in vitro’ or newborn is dumped in a plastic bag
next to the highway so carelessly. A few weeks
after our incident there was another report of an
abandoned baby at the exact same bridge on the
N4 Highway.
How has this become acceptable in our world?
How has this become so normal? When speaking
to most social workers or police, they aren’t
even surprised by our shocking experience. This
has become the everyday norm to most police,
health care and social relief service providers!
Numbing their feelings towards it the more
common it becomes, sometimes even numbing
their resolve to take the necessary action.
We ALL have the responsibility to go and make
atonement! Although we can never make right what
happened to that discarded baby next to the road
we can and must make a difference to the other
vulnerable children in our world! God already did His
part. He sent His son Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice
to cleanse us all from our sins. Now, he is asking us
to do our part! We have to ‘take a stand between the
dead and the living’, we have to draw the line and make
this stop! We must unite, and stop this plague of child
abuse, misuse, violation and total misconduct. It has
become a virus in our world like no other!
How do we do this? One child at a time! If just one
child can be saved, esteemed, lifted up, rehabilitated
or can even just hear that there is indeed a glimmer
of hope, then it’s worth it! We are living in an urgent
hour and it’s time to get our hands dirty! The biggest
misconception is that our hands are tied, or that
there’s nothing we can do!
Everyone can and should be making a difference!
Let’s fight back and make a stand for the next
generation who cannot fight for themselves. We have
to stop looking the other way! Every adult has moral
(and legal) RESPONSIBILITY to report Child abuse
and neglect!
REMEMBER, EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL, and we don’t
get to decide which ones are or are not worthy! Every
child deserves to have ‘a future and a hope’! Every day,
you will face certain situations, your choices and how
you react to these situations matter!
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EMOTIONAL ABUSE
IS STILL CHILD ABUSE!
YOUR WORDS MATTER
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071 352 9788
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Door of Hope Children’s Mission founder, Pastor Cheryl Allen, installed the first
‘modern day’ Baby Box (saver) at their premises in Berea, Johannesburg in July 1999.
Later that year a lady from Germany came to visit to view the operational Baby Box
and subsequently installed one in [town? City? Country?] in April 2000.
After Germany began installing Baby Boxes (savers),
they had visitors from Japan and Switzerland who
took the concept back to their countries. Poland went
to visit Switzerland in 2006, which resulted in them
proceeding with the installation of 60 Baby Savers
in honour of Pope John Paul II, a known great ‘life
defender’ (the Catholic Church had provided places
for mothers to leave their babies anonymously if they
could not look after them in the 1400 / 1500s).
Some years later a Pastor in South Korea had a few
instances of babies abandoned in front of his home.
This prompted him to do some research into child
abandonment in developing countries and resulted in
him installing a Baby Saver in 2009. By
2011 Russia and Latvia had also come
on board.
In 2013 Monica Kelsey (an abandoned
infant herself) visited South Africa
from the USA, where she saw the Baby
Saver at the King of Kings Church in
Sun Valley, Cape Town. She went on
to launch the Safe Haven Baby Boxes
organisation in America (where many
states have a Safe Haven Law in place,
but unsafe abandonment continues to
be an issue).
The next baby saver in South Africa was
opened in 2008 by New BeginningZ in
Pretoria and in 2013 a third Baby Saver
was opened in Wellington in the Cape,
followed by the Helderberg Baby Saver
in Somerset West in 2014. There are now
35 operational Baby Savers in South
Africa.
Nadene Grabham, Director of Door of Hope was proud
to represent South Africa at the 14th annual Asia Health
and Baby Box Symposium in Kumamoto Japan in early
2018, along with 10 other countries. Here it emerged that
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India had installed a “baby saver” as early as 1978 (however
this was simply a wicker basket outside the door of an
orphanage at night). There are now Baby Boxes / Savers
in almost every country in the world. Nadene was also
invited to do a Tedx Talk on Baby Savers in November 2021.
The chain reaction that has spread across the globe started
in South Africa because of a baby that was found alive on
the Queen Elizabeth bridge who died whilst journalists were
taking photos, and subsequently, another dead baby was
dumped in a rubbish bin of a Deacon in the Church
where Cheryl Allen was the pastor. Thanks to
her actions in trying to provide an anonymous
safer option for desperate mothers, there has
been a ripple effect around the world which
has saved many lives.
Sadly, abandonment rates remain high in
South Africa and are up there with India and
China although we have a quarter of the
population but often our abandonments
are far more violent. It is estimated
that around 3500 babies survive unsafe
abandonment every year and that for every
baby found alive, two are found dead.
In February 2021, Dr Whitney Rosenberg (Senior law
lecturer) and Nadene Grabham (Operations
Director of Door of Hope) drafted a
law proposal which was presented to
parliament. The proposal aims to legalise
safe relinquishment of a baby through a
Baby Saver. They co-founded Baby Savers
SA and were joined by founding members
Sandy Immelman (Helderberg Baby Savers)
and Tahiyya Hassim (New BeginningZ).
And so Baby Savers SA came to be a
national coalition with the aim of ending
unsafe baby abandonment in South Africa.
After all, our constitution states that everyone has a right to life.
Unsafe abandonment takes away this right, a baby saver reinstates this right. The fight continues
and we won’t give up!
To date over 540 babies have safely been relinquished through baby
savers in South Africa but this is a drop in the ocean as almost all
research has shown that around 10 000 babies are abandoned across the
country every year and 2 out of 3 babies die from unsafe abandonment.
A BABY SAVER IS A LIFE SAVING DEVICE.
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10 000 babies
Over 10 000 babies are abandoned
every year in South Africa
We are sorry
that the people
of south africa
failed you!
We aim to make
your future
better!
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The history of South Africa is marked by an era
where the majority of citizens were living in
sub-standard conditions. The election of Nelson
Mandela as the country’s first black President was
a watershed moment that brought hope for a new
era of unity, reconciliation and progress within our
society.
The challenges of overcoming the past have proven
to be an immense task further complicated by the
ruling party who adopted a “go slow” attitude in
the upliftment of the most desperate people in
our society. High crime rates, economic instability
and political corruption have added additional
layers of complexity that has effectively halted
the path towards progress, development and
equality in South Africa.
Despite these challenges, many South Africans
have shown remarkable resilience and strength
in the face of adversity. Communities have
come together to support one another, to create
opportunities for growth and empowerment, and
to advocate for change and social justice. It’s
important to address serious issues that arise and
work towards finding solutions to them.
The issue of baby abandonment is indeed a
serious and heartbreaking problem that South
Africa, like many other countries, is facing. The
act of abandoning a baby is a complex and tragic
situation that can have severe consequences
for the child, both physically and emotionally. It
reflects the deep social and economic challenges
that many individuals and families in South Africa
are struggling with right now!
The future of a country is closely tied to the
well-being and welfare of its youngest and
most vulnerable citizens. The high rate of baby
abandonment raises serious concerns about
the state of social support systems, access to
healthcare, economic opportunities and mental
health services in the country.
Addressing the issue of baby abandonment
requires a multi-faceted approach that involves
government intervention, community support,
education and awareness campaigns. It is
essential to provide support and resources to
individuals and families who are facing such
immense difficulties that they have to consider
abandoning their babies. This includes access
to counselling, healthcare, housing and social
services.
Furthermore, efforts to prevent baby
abandonment should focus on addressing the
root causes of the problem, such as education,
poverty, lack of support networks, stigma,
and mental health issues. By creating a
more supportive and inclusive society, where
individuals feel empowered to seek help and
support, we can work towards reducing the
incidence of baby abandonment and ensuring a
brighter future for all children in South Africa.
It is crucial for all sectors of society
to come together to address this issue
and work towards creating a country
where every child is valued, protected
and given the opportunity to thrive. Only
through collective action, a commitment
to compassion and empathy can we
create a future where the abandonment
of babies is no longer a tragic reality in
South Africa.
By Ps Ignat van Dyk
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We would like to introduce Bridge of Hope. We are a NPO
(Non-Profit Organization) concerned about the children of
Rustenburg. We are committed to networking with
other organizations in order to provide a holistic
approach to intervening and caring for abandoned,
orphaned, and vulnerable children in our communities.
In 2022, we built a house intended to be a home
that would provide a safe alternative to care for
little ones in crisis. When a child is abandoned or
needs to be removed from a dangerous situation,
social workers often need a temporary, safe,
loving place for that child to stay while they are
busy organizing a more permanent family solution
for the child. We want to be a place of security,
hope, and healing for children in acute crisis, a
bridge between their current scary reality and
their healthy secure future in a forever family.
So, in 2023, we submitted our business plan to
the Department of Social Development. We are
still working toward getting approval to begin
caring for children.
We are also
committed to helping
support and strengthen
families that are struggling
so that they don’t reach a point of crisis. We
are located next to Dinie Estates, a semiformal
housing community near the rural edge
of Rustenburg. We plan to work with local
social workers to identify families in need of
support and offer structured after school care
including homework help and life-skills training
for children as well as parenting courses and
practical training for parents and caregivers.
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PEBBLES OF
GRACE FOR
PARENTS
JUNE 2024
MOMMY, WHO IS GOING TO TIE MY SHOELACES?
Parenthood is an immense blessing from God.
A colossal responsibility, a journey we can only
undertake by the grace of God, and with faith
in Jesus, as he equips us daily in our parenting
ministry.
My name is Brenda, I am a single mother. I have
spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy due to an
injury at birth. I will share that story, (it won’t be
today though.) If I had to explain it in a simple
way all I can say is that my muscles and nerves
don’t function normally. I could also
say that I am in a wheelchair
for now, but certainly not for
eternity… (Please laugh, I
have a mischievous look
on my face.) My son,
Pietie, is six years
old and I am in
the process of
adopting him.
(The story
o f
how we met is a beautiful testimony for
another day)
What is the most important thing we could
consider doing when raising our children?
Is it providing a roof over their heads? Is it
clothing their bodies? Is it providing them
with a good education? Is the answer to this
all the above and so much more? What if the
best thing we could do for our children above
all else before we do anything was praying for
them?
We were getting ready for school one morning
and his granny was on a trip away from home.
He came to me and asked: Mommy, who is
going to tie my shoelaces? I told him I would
ask our neighbour to help when he fetched
him for school. It sounds simple enough right?
Inside of me though I was falling apart.
I felt like a failure. I cannot even tie my son’s
laces…. What kind of mother am I? Questions
and voices raced through my head, they made
me feel unworthy of motherhood, but I kept my
cool and a happy smile on my face. …
My little guy and the neighbour left for
school that day, laces tied perfectly,
then the flood gates opened, and I
began to cry for everything I would
never be able to do…. I think all parents
feel overwhelmed sometimes, just like I
felt at that moment.
It felt like an hour, but I am pretty sure it wasn’t.
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I felt as if the Holy spirit was stirring in my heart
whispering to me, saying: “I didn’t give him to
you, so that you could tie his laces, I have given
him to you so that you can love him and teach
him my ways”
Well, that revelation bowled me over and
brought me a sense of peace that only Jesus
can give. I began to see things differently and
realized that one of the vital things we can do
as parents is pray for our children.
The Bible is filled with narratives of mothers
praying for their children. Hannah prayed for
Samuel. For this child I have prayed. (1 Sam
1:27-28)
How should we as parents pray for our children?
Consider the acronym PRAY.
Pray for them on purpose, for their redemption
that they may walk in an awareness of the love
and grace of Jesus for them. When we pray, we
must have hearts that are yielding faithfully
to the will of God for their lives through Jesus
Christ.
Pray the Word of God over your children
Speak and pray scripture over the lives of our
children. We have the power to speak life over
our children daily. Pray the will of God over
their lives, that they may be empowered to
dwell in their God-given destiny according
to his glorious purposes.
Pray for the redemption of your children,
SCRIPTURES TO
PRAY FOR OUR
LITTLE ONES:
the day of acceptance of Jesus as their savior,
the day the redemption of Jesus becomes a
reality in their lives.
Pray for our children to experience an
awareness of the presence of the love, grace
and peace of Jesus.
Yield to Jesus as you pray for your children
because our children belong to God and not to
us. Our children, our gift from God, given to us
to raise for his honor and glory in a posture of
surrender to him.
When we are unable to tie their shoelaces,
may we find the strength to give our treasures
to him as we pray…
“Thy will be done in their lives”
• Luke 2:52
• Romans 15:13
• Philippians 4:13
• Psalm 119:105
• Psalms 139:14-16
Brenda Klopper
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE…
BY EWERT HAASBROEK
‘THE TRUE CHARACTER OF A
SOCIETY IS REVEALED IN HOW
IT TREATS ITS CHILDREN.’
These words were spoken by former President
Nelson Mandela, and it still rings true today.
In recent years and especially during Covid, there
has been a multitude of cases reported of abuse
against children whether physical, sexual or
verbal. This abuse happens among us, by and to
people you would not expect it from, people that
look good and are respected in public.
A concerned adult recently cared enough
to report a case anonymously of a man who
allegedly sexually abused a high school boy. The
mother of the boy was aware of the situation but
was either too afraid or embarrassed to speak up
or report the matter. Was it not for the anonymous
caller informant the sexual abuse of this boy
would have been prolonged and possibly other
boys would have been tormented by the same
perpetrator.
Another case was reported by a concerned
neighbour about children growing up in a house
where there is no food, but alcohol is always
available. The dad starts drinking early in the
morning and later in the day physically abuses
the mother and children. His oldest son, in high
school now, is following his dad’s footsteps
without any intervention or course correction
from his father.
Another case reported was of a man using
drugs who shouts at his children while under
the influenceand and does not provide or care
for them. Reportedly it is also common
knowledge that he sleeps with women for
money. All the while there are kids entrapped
in this whole situation.
The tragedy of the matter is that cases like
these are a daily reality and get reported but
due to factors such as a lack of people
to investigate or reach out, institutions
not receiving the required permits to
intervene or government departments
that are unable to take action due to a
lack of funding to assist the innocent
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stuck in these positions.
If one looks at these cases
objectively it is easy to criticize,
draw conclusions and to judge
but these things happen for
several reasons. People dont
just wake up one day and
become the monster that
abuses children. There are
things that happened in their
lives like poverty, loss of a job,
death of a loved one or rejection
by an authority figure in their
lives and rejection by society
that has severely impacted
their outlook, perception and resultant behaviour.
This is why we as individuals in our community need to get
involved where we can. At this moment as you are reading
this article, there is a child in a terrible situation somewhere
being abused and in need of help. Sometimes helping the child
means helping the person abusing them. Sometimes it just
takes something as simple as an act of kindness or a prayer.
Get involved in the lives of the people around you, really care for
anyone crossing your path. You might be the person breaking the
cycle of rejection in someone’s life and by doing so unwittingly
prevents a child from being abused even just for a short while.
Unfortunately, sometimes a child must be removed out of
a situation and work has to be done with the abuser to later
reunite them with their children in a healthy way.
They say it
takes a village
to raise a child,
it also takes a
village to look
out for and
protect a child.
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ANDREA KRUGER, MAY 2024
IN A WORLD OF INSTANT INFORMATION, WE CAN EASILY BECOME CONSUMED BY
WHAT WE ARE INVOLVED IN OR WITH BUT WHAT DO WE DO WITH THE INFORMATION
WE’RE CONSUMING SCROLL BY SCROLL? WHAT STICKS? AND WHAT AND WHO LEADS
OR CAUSES US TO ACT?
WHAT DO WE STAND UP FOR? WHERE DO WE SHOW UP? WHEN DO WE SPEAK UP?
Say for example you read an article of a new bill the Government
wants to pass. Do you do research on the proposed bill? Find
out what the practical implications would be? Maybe start a
petition? Or do you just know about it until you forget about
it? In this scenario, do you stand up by signing a petition?
Show up by protesting or speak up by joining conversations
concerning the bill?
Another example would be if you see a post on social
media concerning the abduction of a child. Do you repost
instantly, warning your social media circle? Do you start
digging for more information to check the facts? And
do you change your behaviour and/or movements in
response?
Again, the questions arise, stand up, show up or
speak up?
In a consumer and reaction driven society how
can we utilise the vast information at hand not
only to be consumers but to become active
contributors, transforming information into
weapons to fight the battles of today and
tomorrow? Taking what we are learning
and standing up for what is just,
showing up for those who need us
and speaking up against injustice.
Across the world Intelligence
Agencies make use of a cycle
called the Intelligence cycle,
transforming information into
intelligence. These reports are
part of the Government’s decisionmaking
processes. Following the same cycle can lead
to informed decision making enabling the correct action
is taken to implement an appropriate solution.
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STEP
01
1. PLANNING AND DIRECTION
Say you hear or heard of a topic that is concerning to you. Stop for a moment, ask yourself. Do
I plan to stand up, show up or speak up about this? Do I want to find out more? Or do I want
to share it without any further knowledge about its validity? Answering yes to any of these
questions leads you into what happens next. Forward, skip or start asking more questions.
Should you want to find out more, start planning where you will find out more about the topic,
who you can ask and what you can do.
STEP
02
2. COLLECTION
Start collecting the information. This can take
on various forms e.g. reading up about laws,
speaking to a professional or reading different
articles about the same subject. Get to know the
topic.
WHAT
DOES THIS
CYCLE
ENTAIL?
3. PROCESSING AND
STEP EXPLOITATION
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The amount of information you
have gathered can be daunting.
Little by little process the
information by looking at similarities
and differences. Highlight what stands out
and what raises more questions.
STEP
04
4. ANALYSIS AND
PRODUCTION
Consider the information gathered, is
it reliable, valid, and relevant? Ask and
answer who, what, where, why, when and how
on every occasion. Continually answering these
questions will lead you to produce intelligence
from information.
In a world of instant information, we can
easily become consumed by what we are
scrolling through. But what if we apply this
cycle to our daily lives? Using information so
STEP 5. DISSEMINATION AND
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INTEGRATION
Policy makers across the world make daily
decisions based on intelligence reports
compiled by analysts. Integrating it into policies
and actions. Some of these decisions lead to more
reporting requirements. Leading back to the planning step
in the cycle. .
widely available to make informed decisions whether the situation at hand requires us to stand
up, show up or speak up, not to be consumed by the information but contribute to our families,
communities and nation with it.
Disclaimer: Information provided should be used with discretion and within the law of the Country.
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HELP US AND GET INVOLVED!
It’s commendable that you are looking to get involved in helping children
and women who are victims of abuse and abandonment. Here are
some ways you can engage in different forms of partnership with
organizations like the Child Rescue Centre. Together we can do
more! We have created and established different platforms where
you as an individual can help us fight Child abuse. Whether it is direct
or indirect every form of partnership takes us one step closer to
helping our children. Here is a list of how you can engage in different
forms of partnership.
SIGN UP! Receive the organization’s newsletter and magazine is a powerful way
to stay informed about their work, events, and opportunities to get involved.
By staying connected, you can receive news and resources to help spread
awareness about important issues like child abuse and abandonment.
Your support and engagement can make a significant impact in raising
awareness and supporting those in need.
LIKE AND SHARE the organization’s social media pages helps increase visibility,
raise awareness about child abuse, and engage more people in supporting the
cause. It amplifies advocacy efforts, builds a sense of community, and supports
the organization’s mission. Your simple actions can make a big difference
in spreading the word and making a
positive impact
JOIN CHILD WATCH WHATSAPP GROUP. Our WhatsApp group is a convenient way
to stay connected, receive news updates, articles, and event information easily. By
joining the group, you can actively participate in creating support and awareness
for the project and campaigns related to combating child abuse and abandonment.
Your involvement in the group can help amplify the organization’s message, engage
with like-minded individuals, and contribute to making a positive impact.
Thank you for considering joining the WhatsApp group and being part of the
community working towards a common goal of supporting children in need.
BECOME A PLATINUM PARTNER! Partners are recognized in the media and
receive invitations to attend all events, allowing for valuable networking and
engagement opportunities. By becoming a partner, you can play a key role in the
organization’s efforts to protect children and raise awareness about child abuse.
Your involvement can make a real difference in the lives of those in need.
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SIGN UP TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER. We aim to build relations across South
Africa. We need counsellors, psychologists, teachers, doctors, and lawyers
that can be of assistance to the broken and vulnerable people that become
victims of abuse. Any form of volunteer work will be appreciated. Whatever
skill you have we need it. Even a teenager in a school can assist the Child rescue
centre by spreading the word and leading by example in their conduct.
HELP US BY DONATING food parcels, stationary, toys, clothes etc. We donate
these products to places of safety, schools, children’s homes, and rural areas
in need.
SUPPORT OUR ONLINE SHOP and purchase our merchandise.
BOOK US FOR A FREE EDUCATIONAL TALK OR AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS at
a school, to spread awareness and to help us to further educate and protect
our children.
Take part in our in our events like Golf days so we can create awareness and
support our fund-raising campaigns.
BECOME A SUPERHERO and organise fund raising events on our behalf
TAKE PART IN OUR DIFFERENT COMPETITIONS from time to time
SMS TO SUPPORT toward a monthly contribution.
SUPPORT OUR ONLINE FUND RAISERS COMPAIGNS
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Child Rescue Centre
HOW CAN I BECOME A
PLATINUM PARTNER?
You can become a monthly platinum partner for
R1000 per month or R12 000 per year.
Your partnership will enable us to combat Child abuse.
WHAT DO YOU BENEFIT?
1. Your company logo or name will appear
in our magazine, social media, Website,
company profile, flyers, events and all
other market related material.
2. Qualify for Section 18A tax Benefit
certificate and reduction for all
donations.
3. No extra charge for advertising on our
Events like golf Days or Hole Sponsorship
4. Public awareness that your company
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