At World Vision, we don’t just see children and youth as recipients of change, we see them as powerful agents of change. Their lived experiences, ideas, and leadership are essential to building a just, peaceful, and inclusive world. That’s why we embed child participation at every level of our programming and advocacy, ensuring children are meaningfully involved in decisions that shape their lives and futures. 

In this powerful speech, Mafolofolo , a youth representative from Pitseng, expresses heartfelt gratitude to World Vision for the new child-friendly, Child and Gender Protection Unit Police station and delivers a clear message on what children need to feel safe, heard, and protected. From calling for more child-focused staff and a dedicated CGPU vehicle, to emphasizing the importance of trauma counselling and access to justice, Mafolofolo’s words reflect the hopes of many children in Lesotho. Join us in celebrating this milestone and hear the voice of a young leader committed to change. 

At the handover ceremony of the newly constructed Child Friendly, Child and Gender Protection Unit (CGPU) in Pitseng, Masabata , a brave child representative, delivered a powerful speech on behalf of her peers. In her words, we hear the courage, awareness, and determination of Lesotho’s children to claim their rights, speak out against abuse, and call on adults to take action. This speech is a reminder of why safe spaces and child protection systems matter. Watch and be inspired. #ChildProtection #ChildVoice #SafeSpaces #EndChildAbuse

In a powerful show of unity and shared purpose, the Ministry of local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police and World Vision International Lesotho have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of children across the country. Leaders and children alike gathered in Pitseng, Leribe to celebrate the opening of a newly constructed child friendly, Child and Gender Protection Unit (CGPU) office, a milestone made possible through a longstanding partnership that places children at the heart of its mission.

This initiative, driven by the Citizen Voices Addressing Violence Against Children (CVAVAC) project, funded by the European Union and managed by World Vision Ireland in partnership with World Vision Lesotho, highlights a shared commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for children navigating the justice system

At World Vision, we don’t just see children and youth as recipients of change, we see them as powerful agents of change. Their lived experiences, ideas, and leadership are essential to building a just, peaceful, and inclusive world. That’s why we embed child participation at every level of our programming and advocacy, ensuring children are meaningfully involved in decisions that shape their lives and futures.