Disablism – an extra burden for South Africa’s most vulnerable children: Dignity is a basic human right. A violation thereof cuts us at our human core. This should motivate us to protect the right to dignity of not only ourselves, but of every person. Yet, according to the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities in South Africa (NCPD), protecting the dignity of … [Read more...] about Disablism – an extra burden for South Africa’s most vulnerable children
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ARVs and children: new research shows the devastating impact of a late start | The Conversation
ARVs and children: new research shows the devastating impact of a late start: ShutterstockSouth Africa’s programme to give mothers antiretroviral treatment preventing them from transmitting HIV to their babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding is rightly lauded for saving lives. The introduction of ARVs just after the turn of the century resulted … [Read more...] about ARVs and children: new research shows the devastating impact of a late start | The Conversation
Nigerian children recount the challenges they face working in a city | The Conversation
Nigerian children recount the challenges they face working in a city: Policies must be put in place to reduce the number of working children in Nigeria. Shutterstock/Atfie SahidStories of children being used in Nigerian mines have hit the headlines. But this phenomenon isn’t uncommon. About 15 million Nigerian children work –- the highest rate of working children in West … [Read more...] about Nigerian children recount the challenges they face working in a city | The Conversation
Six easy-to-implement ways of being an inspiration to your children
Six easy-to-implement ways of being an inspiration to your children: Cindy Glass, Director and Co-founder of Step Up Education Centres To become inspired, we need to inspire others. Remember that what we teach others, we teach ourselves. Imagine, then, the benefits of being an inspiration to your children! It is a win-win in that what you give, you will receive!! Cindy Glass, … [Read more...] about Six easy-to-implement ways of being an inspiration to your children
Forte Highschool children planting trees | Joburg
Forte Highschool children planting trees | Joburg: Click on the name of the photographer below the image to see more Johannesburg goodness. Forte Highschool children planting trees Image by Nokia RSA Following the success of the Rocking the Daisies and Rocking the Gardens music festivals which were held at the beginning of October in Darling and Emmerentia respectively Nokia … [Read more...] about Forte Highschool children planting trees | Joburg
