Rehabilitation of homeless kids stressed
The issue of malnutrition could only be addressed by long term initiatives such as food security, child protection, empowerment of women and early childhood development programmes. PHOTO: NNI
During a surprise visit to the Child Protection Bureau on Saturday, Deputy Commissioner Umer Jehangir ordered the staff to take practical measures for the rehabilitation, training and education of abandoned children.
District In-charge Shafaat Zafar briefed the DC about the bureau’s operations, including the child helpline 1121 and various sections.
Umer directed the bureau to pay special attention to children who were victims of domestic violence and strive to make street children active members of society.
The bureau provides accommodation and education facilities to the children. DC Umer expressed satisfaction with the facilities provided to the 60 homeless children residing in the institution.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 2nd, 2023.