JOHANNESBURG - Ahead of national child protection week, we focus on the role of Early Childhood Development centers, beyond the drop-off points for working parents.
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To the 1.7 million children attending ECDs, these facilities are the first line of defence in protecting their rights.
Teachers render a professional service to safeguard children's rights to survive, thrive and grow into their full potential.
These centres are often the only place where destitute children receive daily nutritious meals.
Deb Zelezniak, CEO of the Santa Shoebox Project, discussed this with eNCA.