Childline

February 16, 2010 - Sonia

Non-Profit Organisation Registration Number: 035-472Non-Profit no: 035-472

Childline is an effective non-profit organization that works collectively to protect children from all forms of violence and to create a culture of children’s rights in South Africa.

Emergency Call Number: 0800 055 555

Programmes delivered through the provincial offices

Crisis Line
Child Rights, Prevention & Education
Training of Volunteers
Training of other professionals who work in child protection and children
Therapy for abused and traumatized children and their families
Court preparation for child witnesses
Networking & Coordination
Advocacy

Programmes delivered through the national office

Training and education
Analysis of law and policy
Lobbying and advocacy
Networking and coordination

FOR CHILDREN:
So many people say that “children are the future” without really knowing what this means. At Childline South Africa, we really take this sentiment to heart and try our hardest to ensure that your future is all that it should up. Childline South Africa wants you to know what is right and wrong and we want you to know what you can do about it.

FOR TEENS:
Being a teenager can be difficult as so much seems to change and you become more aware of what is around you. We want you to be as informed as possible. Read about your rights as well as issues affecting you. If you don’t find any answers here, perhaps send our Agony Aunty a line.

FOR PARENTS:

Looking after children can be a daunting task. Sometimes we master it and other times, we are at a loss. In today’s age, raising children sometimes feels even more complicated with all the different advice being thrown at you as well as the frightening rise in child abuse. Childline South Africa hopes to provide you with guidelines and information on issues you or your children may be facing. We trust this will assist in making your task of raising children that little bit easier.

WISHLIST:

Toys for playroom
Laptop and data projector for training and education
Soft toys for our Rape Victims (Tsepong Centrum)
Nappies, formula milk (S26 or NAN), baby bottles, facecloth, soap, panties (especially required for children who are removed after hours and need to be sent to a place of safety)

Childline National Office

Tel: (+27)-(0)31-5635718
Fax: (+27)-(0)86 519 2648
P O Box 35386, Northway, 4065
Email: childlinesa@iafrica.com
Web: www.childlinesa.org.za