By Twink Jones Gadama
Chief Child Affairs Officer from the Ministry of Gender, Community Development, and Social Welfare, Pauline Simwaka, has emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in ensuring the well-being of children.
She made the call at a graduation ceremony in Blantyre where 26 caregivers from Open Arms Infant Home received certificates after completing a 10-day Care for Child Development training program.
The training program, which covered areas such as child protection, case management, and comprehensive care for child development, aimed to empower caregivers with new knowledge and skills to provide quality care for children.
Simwaka commended the training initiative, saying it is instrumental in protecting and caring for children.
Chairperson of Trustees at Open Arms Infant Home, James Wandawanda, also emphasized the significance of the training, urging individuals and companies to support children empowerment programs.
“Everyone should put the interest of the child first, especially from the age of 0-3, which is very critical in child development,” Wandawanda said.
The graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone in the efforts to ensure the well-being of children in Malawi.
The training program is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of children, and Simwaka’s call for collaborative efforts is a testament to the importance of working together to achieve this goal.
