The role of faith communities creating safe and empowering experiences for children.
A Talk by Hesha Lucknie Perera , Dr Dorcas Kiplagat , Vera Leal , Eleonora Mura and María José Ananias
About this Talk
ABOUT THIS TALK
The discussion will focus on how grassroots faith communities support and empower children through child safeguarding policies. The panel will feature stories from Africa, Asia and Latin America highlighting how we support with the creation of safe spaces, experiences and opportunities for children to be empowered to participate and to take action in their communities, while keeping them safe and affirming their dignity.
SPEAKERS
Ms. Vera Leal, Head of Programs and Global Safeguarding Advisor, Arigatou International Dr. Dorcas Kiplagat, Coordinator, Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC ) and Regional Safeguarding Focal Point Ms. Maria José Ananías, Coordinator for Latin America, Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC ) and Regional Safeguarding Focal Point Ms. Hesha Lucknie Perera, Manager End Child Poverty Knowledge Center and Regional Safeguarding Focal Point
MODERATOR
Ms Eleonora Mura, Coordinator Partnerships and Resource Mobilization, Arigatou International