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Mon, 08/22/2011 - 07:06
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Save the Children strengthens child protection
VIENTIANE,AUG.(KPL)- Save the Children Australia has provided $2.1 million for strengthening Child Protection Systems to Keep Children Safe project in Laos.
A memorandum of understanding was signed in Vientiane on August 19, between Mr. Khamkeng Keovongsy Deputy Director of Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and Country Director for Safe the Children Australia, Mr. Shumon Sengupta.
The project, a five-year initiative (2011-2015), will be implemented in 9 districts of three provinces of Luang Prabang, Sayaboury, and Borikhamsay.
The memorandum signifies a five-year commitment by Save the Children Australia to supporting the government to develop a comprehensive child protection system.
The prgramme will focus on supporting the development of Children Protection and Assistance Networks at the provincial, district and village levels, developing a response and referral mechanisms for child protection, promoting safe and protective environments for all children, empowering children and youth to protect themselves and actively participate in child protection initiatives and providing support to the development of social work capacity through the National University of Laos.
A memorandum of understanding was signed in Vientiane on August 19, between Mr. Khamkeng Keovongsy Deputy Director of Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and Country Director for Safe the Children Australia, Mr. Shumon Sengupta.
The project, a five-year initiative (2011-2015), will be implemented in 9 districts of three provinces of Luang Prabang, Sayaboury, and Borikhamsay.
The memorandum signifies a five-year commitment by Save the Children Australia to supporting the government to develop a comprehensive child protection system.
The prgramme will focus on supporting the development of Children Protection and Assistance Networks at the provincial, district and village levels, developing a response and referral mechanisms for child protection, promoting safe and protective environments for all children, empowering children and youth to protect themselves and actively participate in child protection initiatives and providing support to the development of social work capacity through the National University of Laos.
