–as curtain comes down on Child Protection Week 2017

CHILD Protection Week 2017 culminated with a family-fun day and mini-concert at the

Botanical Gardens on Saturday, aimed at entertaining children from the State-owned care agencies and the general public.

The children in attendance were from the Mahaica Children’s Home, the Sophia Care Centre and from the Drop-in Centre who are now at Sophia.

While they enjoyed themselves, the children also advocated for an end to child abuse through their talent presentations of sing, dance and drama.

Observed under the theme, “Partnering with families and communities for positive outcomes for children”, the events centered upon raising awareness on child abuse, and fostering conjunctive action for child protection services across stakeholders.

According to the Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally, who was present at the event, the ministry sought to bring the children to a family-fun day, where they were treated to goodies and games.