MBIMB at the The (SAPSAC) South African Professional Society on the Abuse of Children Conference скачать в хорошем качестве

MBIMB at the The (SAPSAC) South African Professional Society on the Abuse of Children Conference

@MBIMB Chrissy Sykes from MBIMB Presents at SAPSAC’s National Child Abuse Conference On 6 August 2025, the South African Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (SAPSAC) hosted its 23rd Annual National Child Abuse Conference in South Africa under the theme “Strengthening Systems, Safeguarding Futures: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Child Protection.” SAPSAC is recognised as one of South Africa’s leading professional societies dedicated to protecting children from abuse and neglect. Each year, its annual conference serves as a vital platform for multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together social workers, psychologists, educators, medical professionals, law enforcement officials, legal experts, policymakers, NGO leaders, and researchers. By sharing knowledge and practical insights, SAPSAC strengthens the systems that safeguard children and drives forward evidence-based solutions to child abuse. As part of this influential programme, Chrissy Sykes (Morongwa), Founder of the My Body Is My Body Foundation (MBIMB) and Distinguished Advisory Council Member of ISPCAN, delivered a powerful 30-minute online presentation: “Empowering Children Through Music-Based Safeguarding Education.” Chrissy introduced delegates to the My Body Is My Body Programme, a free, award-winning safeguarding initiative now available in 30 languages and reaching over 2.7 million children worldwide. She demonstrated how music and animation break down barriers around sensitive topics, making it easier for children aged 3–10 to learn vital body safety rules in an age-appropriate and memorable way. The six original MBIMB songs equip teachers, parents, and community leaders to: Help children recognise unsafe situations and know how to respond. Open safe channels of communication between children and adults. Teach children to say “no” to secrets, unsafe touches, and harmful peer pressure. Build children’s confidence to seek help from trusted adults. Chrissy also shared real-life examples of how MBIMB has been integrated in schools, community groups, and Rotary initiatives across the globe, highlighting its cultural adaptability and universal impact. 💙 “No child should suffer in silence. By empowering children through music, we give them the words, the confidence, and the courage to speak up — and that is the first step in safeguarding their futures,” Chrissy told delegates.