Craighall Park hosts the South African Parenting Programme Implementers Network
"Collaboration and networking is important because NGO’s work in silos so let’s bring the parenting topic to the forefront."
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On the week of September 09, the South African Parenting Programme Implementers Network (SAPPIN) held a discussion with stakeholders to share insights on how this network of NGOs is committed to supporting parents.
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Speaking at Craighall Park, CEO of Mthimkhulu Trust, Kaathima Ebrahim said there were three problematic levels Saapin tried to tackle.
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“Families have brokenness and we need is to figure out how to support them. Secondly, in the sectors that are serving these families 98% of social services in SA are all run independently by NGO’s which also needs support to continue working with families. Thirdly, at the government level; they have great policies but need help implementing them.”
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Ebrahim added, “Sappin aimed to strengthen the voice of civil society working with families through collaboration, shared learning, advocating for the importance of responsive parenting interventions.”