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child abuse

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Flo Borchers started the Friends of Child Protection (FCP) project after reading a magazine article 22 years.
CAPE TOWN

FCP founder joins final pack

The Friends of Child Protection (FCP) marked an emotional milestone last Thursday as they held their final packing session of the year at the Presbyterian Church in Gardens.…

  • Shahied Joseph
3 min read
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Alison boldly advocates for children’s rights

Alison Alexander from Goodwood was on a family vacation, but she didn’t hesitate when the call came to be a safety parent for a two-week-old baby girl. This was no ordinary…

  • OWN Correspondent
8 min read
Zoë Alexander used International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day on Monday September 9 to tell her story. Picture: Supplied.
GOODWOOD

Zoë defies the odds stacked against her by FASD

Zoë Alexander, 24, is determined not to let a foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) rob her of leading a full life. On Monday September 9, International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum…

  • Sibulele Kasa
3 min read
SOUTH AFRICA

Trauma Centre runs monthly markets

The Trauma Centre for Survivors of Violence and Torture has been running monthly markets at its District Six premises since April. The markets raise money and awareness for the…

  • WESLEY FORD
2 min read
The teddy bear is the most important part of the comfort pack according to Safeline director Rochelle Philander.
SAPS

FCP hold annual service of hope

The teddy bear is the most important part of the comfort pack according to Safeline director Rochelle Philander. Friends of Child Protection hosted their yearly service of…

  • Shahied Joseph
3 min read