Themba’s relationship with his mother (right) had broken down because she was struggling to care for both her children and grandchildren. Nozuko helped to bridge that gap and bring them together.

Moefeeda Salie-Kagee, one of the Child Protection Specialists for Isibindi explains, “Child and Youth Care Workers will tell you that the most important part of their work is the relationship they have with families. In that relationship so many things are possible. That trust, when you’re feeling like you can’t go to anybody else.”

Background

In March 2013 the United Nation's Commission on the Status of Women will meet to discuss how to prevent all forms of violence against women and girls.

This International Women's Day, help demand action by sending a message to global leadersthat it's time to put a stop to this worldwide injustice.

UK aid is working in 21 countries to address physical and sexual violence against women and girls and will be supporting 10 million women and girls with improved access to security and justice services by 2015.

Find out more about how UK aid is helping to end violence against women at www.dfid.gov.uk/violence-against-women-and-girls