SII POA CAMPAIGN

BASIC NEEDS WATCH’s SII POA CAMPAIGN was implemented in order TO PREVENT AND STOP CHILD ABUSE but also increase awareness about the dangers of CHILD ABUSE, increase social and government involvement into actions towards fighting child abuse and protecting children.

The SIIPOA CAMPAIGN kicked off in Huruma Nairobi on the 14th of November 2020, where we had a day work-shop empowering expression and advising children on how and why they should speak up against all forms abuse.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 child abuse cases world-wide have risen. (More info below)

CHILD ABUSE

Child Abuse is any behavior that harms a child (anyone under 18).

It can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional verbal abuse, child labor, as well as neglect, and exploitation.

40 Million Children World-Wide each year suffer Child Abuse. Childhood Trauma can lead to Mental Health issues & Personality Disorders in Adulthood hence the importance of this campaign to prevent individual long-term suffering.

THE CAMPAIGNS MESSAGE

This Campaign's message and activities include promotions, workshops, (Launched in Huruma on the 14th of November 2020) for children, empowering them to speak up. We hope to provide positive solutions on prevention, protection and intervention in child abuse cases and encourage local communities and institutions into undertaking suitable activities to prevent Child Abuse.

The campaign is also aimed at improving the system of family assistance from the government and at developing parental skills and attitudes that protect and prevent Child Abuse long-term.

THE TARGET- EVERYONE

The target of this campaign is EVERYONE, parents, non-parents, children, representatives of institutions and services helping abused children, representatives of the local authorities and the public.

Directing the attention of the public and most importantly parents, children, and young people to the threat of Child Abuse and the process including Grooming. 

PROTECTING CHILDREN IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

We want everyone to speak up if they see or even think a child is being abused, report it! Highlighting the key role of parent’s attention and emotional involvement as well as strong family and community relationships in order to protect children and youth from threats, including engagement in risky situations. Within the campaign we are providing resources and databases, where professionals, parents as well as youth can find information regarding the problem of grooming videos, press releases, brochures for parents, scenarios for work with children and youth at school, and scenarios for meeting with parents.

A third of people who suspect child abuse do nothing – sometimes because they’re worried about reputation and society condemnation, but children don’t lie about abuse. The Campaign’s focus is “Anything you notice can help a child at risk. We all have a role to play in protecting children and young people from child abuse and neglect”.

Every child has a right to be safe and should be protected from all forms of abuse and neglect.

RECOVERY & HEALING

Abuse causes life-long trauma and damages. The campaign is not only about prevent and stop but also to provide Children the necessary support required for healing, through TRAUMA INFORMED THERAPY, PLAY THERAPY, PSYCHOTHERAPY AND SUPPORT GROUPS.