by GCF | Apr 16, 2024 | blog
Being in the child protection field, sexual abuse is something we unfortunately often meet. It is children who have been raped, exploited, molested, assaulted, harmed … A terror that likely will follow them for the rest of their lives, if not dealt with in healthy...
by GCF | Apr 5, 2024 | blog
“Babusisiwe abenzi bokuthula”. “Blessed are the peacemakers”. In a world scarred by violence and hatred, the imperative to be peacemakers resonates profoundly. It is a divine mandate, reminding us of our responsibility to bring peace to a world in turmoil. Albert...
by GCF | Apr 3, 2024 | blog
Did you know that March marks Human Rights Month in South Africa? If this fact slipped under your radar, take a moment to pause and delve into its significance. You might assume that human rights are distant concepts, irrelevant to your daily life. However, they are...
by GCF | Feb 22, 2024 | blog
Bullying is real and must never be ignored. A child can be targeted by a classmate, a group of them, or peers in the neighbourhood, or a club. Don’t forget that bullying also happens online. Whoever they are and what they have in common is that they “habitually seek...
by GCF | Feb 22, 2024 | blog
Bullying is unpredictable and can happen to anyone at any time. It is common, but can still be difficult to discover if your child would be a victim. Firstly, let’s determine what bullying is, so we know what we are talking about. It is always unwanted, repeated and...
by GCF | Feb 7, 2024 | blog
“My neighbours are asking if I’m mad,” Mrs Dlamini laughs. She enthusiastically shares her foster care journey with us, sitting on the family’s sofa with the sun shining in through the open door. Chickens are running around in the garden facing the many houses on the...