Mayibuye Stakeholders Forum which is currently made up of 20 organisations operating in the Midlands and surrounding areas organised the second annual child protection week which ran from the 25^th -29^th of May 2009. Having had realized the different services each organisation gives to the communities it serves, it became clear that a cohesion approach in addressing the issues faced by the young people is vital as it delivers the same message via people with different expertise in working with young people.

A total of 5 schools took part in this year’s Child Protection Week. The 2 high schools were: Nyonithwele High School and Ingqwangele Secondary School. The 3 primary schools were: Henryville Primary School; Muzithusi Primary School and Edendale Primary School. A total of 2313 learners

The theme for this year’s was: “know your rights and responsibilities ‘’ report abuse!!

This theme was carried out with the following items:

• Children’s Rights
• Schools Act
• Child Abuse
• Protecting the child
• Gender Based Violence
• Substance Abuse
• HIV/AIDS
• Mother, Child & Teacher Relationship
• Wise Electricity
• and Rape

Different activities were done by learners to show their understanding of their rights and abuse and to teach their peers. Different talents were exhibited through: art; drama; dance; debate; public speaking and etc. Prices were awarded on the drawing and painting category.

The Mayibuye Stakeholders Forum is made up of the following organisations:

• Area Based Management
• Centre For Criminal Justice
• Child and Family Welfare
• Criminal Justice
• Department of Art & Culture
• Department of Education
• FAMSA
• Feed Back
• Izengenkatho (ICBOS)
• Life Line
• Masiqhakaze Support Group
• Msunduzi Municipality (Local Government)
• PACSA
• Public Protector
• SAHECO
• SANCA
• SAPS (Plessilear)
• Thandanani Childrens Foundation
• Youth For Christ
• Youth Taking Initiative