Dimapur, April 25 (EMN): Aimed at reaching out to the children by creating a platform to know the prevailing rights, Childline Dimapur conducted an open house awareness programme on April 22 at Ekrani Pathar, Dimapur, with the children of Bridge of Hope.
Bridge of Hope is a project undertaken by the Believers Church to provide quality informal education to underprivileged children. Besides that, nutrition, educational materials and counselling are provided to children. There are around 100 children from different backgrounds and communities from the age group of five to fifteen years.
The programme, which lasted about an hour, children were taught about their rights and how they can reach out to Childline for help by dialling 1098 at anytime of the day.
The programme began with presentation from children, invocation followed by a welcome song, Bible reading and offering session.
The importance of the number 1098 was shared among the children. They were also given instructions to utilise the facility that has been provided to children falling under the age of 18 years and below.
Lozua Kape, Childline coordinator, demonstrated on the four parts of the body which is considered personal and how they should be protected. In case of violation of such spaces, the children could contact 1098 by themselves or seek help from a concerned adult who would help them to dial the number and report their grievances.
At the end of the session, Childline pamphlets were distribution for further information for the parents and guardians.
