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Friday, December 14, 2007

save the "witch children"

Children who are accused of witchcraft in Africa have been beaten, abused, abandoned and even killed. This scandalous state of affairs is exacerbated by the arrival of evangelical Christianity in Africa.

Now there is a charity which helps children accused of witchcraft, and gives them a new start in life. It's called Stepping Stones Nigeria, and you can donate via PayPal.

If you're having any sort of social event, please consider using it as a fundraiser for these kids.
  • Stepping Stones Nigeria's Winter Newsletter 07/08
  • Observer Article: "Child Witches in Niger Delta"
  • Observer Film of the children Stepping Stones works with
  • Photos of children at CRARN shelter by Robin Hammond
  • The Tide News, Nigeria - NGO Says Child Abandonment Promotes Trafficking
  • The Sun News, Nigeria - Fear of Witches: Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers ask Governor to Tackle Witchcraft
  • AFRUCA Conference Calls for Urgent Action to Address the Link Between Witchcraft and Trafficking
  • Supporting Victims of Witchcraft Abuse and Street Children in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria - Speech by Stepping Stones Nigeria at AFRUCA Conference
I have created a facebook group to promote awareness of this issue.
Posted by Yewtree at 10:04 am
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