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The Citizen
25-05-2025
- The Citizen
Tiny bags, big comfort for traumatised kids
Children who have been exposed to severe trauma have a difficult life, and the smallest gestures can make the biggest difference. Matla A Bana is a national charity organisation focussing on supporting children who report rape and abuse against them. According to their project manager, Lizel van Eden, this very NPO recently had a community get-together known as Red Day to support these children. Also read: Red Day event at the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court 'Matla A Bana is proud to be part of community-driven projects, and on May 8, we once again witnessed how the business community dedicated their time for Red Day. The aim is to make a difference in the lives of children exposed to severe trauma,' she explained. 'In South Africa, the most predominant age of child rape victims are between the ages of five and 12. We were blessed with 100 comfort packs, and these packs were received by the Krugersdorp Regional and Children's courts as well as the Krugersdorp police's Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit. 'A comfort pack makes a direct impact in the life of a raped child,' she said. Lizel concluded to thank everyone involved for this incredible donation during the month they focus on child protection. If you want to donate to Matla A Bana's cause, click here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Bags of comfort for traumatised kids
Children who have been exposed to severe trauma have a difficult life, and the smallest gestures can make the biggest difference. • Lees ook: Fietsryers reis 1 900km vir mishandelde kinders Matla A Bana is a national charity organisation focussing on supporting children who report rape and abuse against them. According to their project manager, Lizel van Eden, this very NPO recently had a community get-together known as Red Day to support these children. 'Matla A Bana is proud to be part of community-driven projects, and on May 8, we once again witnessed how the business community dedicated their time for Red Day. The aim is to make a difference in the lives of children exposed to severe trauma,' she explained. 'In South Africa, the most predominant age of child rape victims are between the ages of five and 12. We were blessed with 100 comfort packs, and these packs were received by the Krugersdorp Regional and Children's courts as well as the Krugersdorp police's Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit. A comfort pack makes a direct impact in the life of a raped child,' she said. Lizel concluded to thank everyone involved for this incredible donation during the month they focus on child protection. If you want to donate to Matla A Bana's cause, click here. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
