Ho Chi Minh City Child Welfare Association and the Project Coordination Committee in Binh Chanh District co-hosted a conference to review the impact of two important child protection projects: “Child Abuse Prevention and Protection” and “Supporting Youth and Children in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
The conference was attended by representatives from various district agencies, departments, and sectors, including Ms. Luong Thi Thuan, Chairwoman of the HCMC Child Welfare Association, and Ms. Phan Thi Cam Nhung, Vice Chairwoman of the Binh Chanh District People’s Committee.
2022 goals achieved and new commitments made to continue protecting children and youth
The conference focused on reporting the progress made in implementing the projects in 2022 and discussing plans for 2023. According to the evaluation report presented at the conference, both projects achieved their objectives and made meaningful contributions to protecting children and adolescents in difficult circumstances in Binh Chanh District.
For the remaining six months of the “Child Abuse Prevention and Protection” project, stakeholders committed to strengthening communication and training activities on child protection for children, caregivers, childcare workers, and local child protection systems. Local coordinators will continue organizing child protection network meetings while intensifying family counseling activities. In addition, support packages will be provided to children in special circumstances.
During the first two quarters of 2023, the “Supporting Youth and Children in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic” project will focus on organizing life skills training classes, career orientation counseling, vocational training support, and sessions on gender equality, legal policies, and psychological counseling. Group activity spaces and school-based psychological counseling services will also be provided within the school system.
The meeting concluded with firm commitments
At the end of the conference, all participating stakeholders and project leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration in protecting children in Binh Chanh District. They pledged to sustain their efforts to achieve the projects’ objectives and further strengthen support systems for children and youth.
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