Childline is in crisis
IT is of great concern that Childline is on the brink of closure, due to lack of funds, when one considers it affects in the region of 28 000 children in need of help.
Childline offers free help, advice, counselling, therapy and support for children and teenagers in KZN. Issues dealt with by Childline KZN range from bullying at school, suicide and exam pressures, to violence in the home and sexual abuse.
According to Chairperson of Childline KZN, Mervyn Sigamoney, recent funding delays by the National Lottery, coupled with a changed focus by some previous donors, has left the organisation in a critical situation.
If you can help, SMS ‘hero’ to 39555. SMS costs R15. Send as many SMSs as you wish, or visit www.childlinekzn.org.za/superhero to download the debit order form and credit card donations can be made through our secure online portal. Visit www.childlinekzn.org.za/superhero which will take you to a secure site for donations.
Bank deposits can be made to Nedbank, branch: 148 626, account number: 100 311 1971 and account name: Childline KZN.
Potential donors are also welcome to contact Childline KZN directly on email finance@childlinekzn.org.za or phone 031 312-0904.
About Childline KZN
CHILDLINE KZN has 10 satellite offices (one has been suspended due to lack of funds) and provides a host of services to the children of KZN such as:
* A 24-hour, seven-days a week crisis line, court preparation programme that assists and supports children through the court process.
* Child sex offender rehabilitation, This is an intervention programme for the rehabilitation of offenders. Childline KZN is the only facility in KZN that is accredited to undertake this work (accredited by national department of Social Development).
* A 24-hour crisis support at hospitals.
* Education and awareness in schools and communities.
* Community parenting programmes, with parents or guardians.
* Lifeskills programmes with youth.
* Accredited training programmes and learnerships, recently initiated a programme for 30 high school youth to receive skills training in local businesses, to enable them to earn an income at the end of the programme * Networking and advocacy, speaking up for children and fighting for their protection.
* Therapy to children and families.
* Adult survivor support.
* Ten satellite offices.
