Kaira
Su Federation, an affiliate of ChildFund The Gambia, on Tuesday sensitised
mothers and caregivers on child rights at Sanyang village, Kombo South.
The
participants were drawn from the community of Sanyang and its environs.
Speaking
on behalf of the Alkalo of Sanyany village, Lamin Jabang, board member of Kaira
Su Federation, called on people to have mercy for one another and to be also
helping each other.
Yusupha
Jassey, a member of Sanyang Community Association under Kaira Su Federation,
hailed the organisation for donating school bicycles to member associations.
Haruna
Badjie, a representative from Department of Social Welfare, said it is the
responsibility of parents to protect the rights of their child, not the
government.
Kebba
Cham, federation manager of Kaira Su, said the forum is to discuss ways and
means to promote and protect the rights of children.
He
called on parents to join hand with Kaira Su in the protection of the rights of
children.
Kaira
Su Federation comprises five villages: Sanyang, Tujereng, Tanji, Jambanjelly
and Sifoe.
