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."

Asanda Matlhare

September 12, 2022

Mpume Danisa, Gillian Mupotsa and Zama Ntungwa are excited to be at the South African Parenting Programme. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

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.

Lindi Tshabalala and Khosi Hlongwane are happy to be at the South African Parenting Programme launch. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Speaking at Craighall Park, CEO of Mthimkhulu Trust, Kaathima Ebrahim said there were three problematic levels Saapin tried to tackle.

Marcel Korth and Matome Modiba are stakeholders part of the South African Parenting Programme. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

“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.”

Takunda Bimha and Clinton van Der Walt network after the South African Parenting Programme. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Rethabile Modise and Irene Legoale are excited to be at the South African Parenting Programme launch. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

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.”