TO coincide with South Africa’s National Child Protection Week (30 May to 6 June), Women and Men Against Child Abuse will host a discussion on safeguarding children in sport.
The organisation invites interested parents, teachers and coaches to attend the discussion on Thursday, 27 May at St Benedict School, in Pinetown at 6pm.
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Women and Men Against Child Abuse (WMACA) recently launched its Athletes Against Child Abuse wing‚ (WMACA AACA) in Sandton, and is an initiative aimed at providing a safeguarding narrative to federations and schools alike that includes the voice of survivors and children.
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Speakers include Lamprecht is head of advocacy at Women and Men Against Child Abuse who has three decades of experience working in the non-profit and child protection sector. He is an expert consultant on child protection and development.
Olivia is the co-founder of WMACA AACA. For the past 11 years she has worked tirelessly to bring sexual predators in the sporting fraternity to justice.
“We need to break the silence on child abuse in sport. It is rife and sweeping it under the carpet is not okay‚ turning a blind eye is not okay. It starts with education and robust discussion,” said Jasriel.
The cost is R150 and all proceeds go to WMACA AACA. Numbers are limited to 200 (All Covid-19 protocols will be observed). For more information or to secure your booking, email debbie@wmaca.org.
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