LEILA PATEL
EVERY day there is disheartening negative news about the plight of children around the world. Stories about child labour, violence against children and the ongoing struggles of millions to access good education are everywhere.
But, as we have outlined in previous research, there are a few green shoots – and potential solutions. Our new research, outlined in both an academic journal article and a book chapter, sought to evaluate the results of a family support programme delivered by social workers from the City of Johannesburg, South Africa, in partnership with the Centre for Social Development in Africa at the University of Johannesburg. The evaluation was done nine months after the programme ended.
Our results confirm that when communities, researchers and policymakers work together to strengthen and support families, both children and adults benefit.
The project in question is called Sihleng’imizi (meaning “we care for families” in isiZulu). It
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