The 25 de Junho Primary School, on the Island of Mozambique, hosted an educational seminar on Wednesday, August 13, dedicated to child protection, under the theme “My Rights, My Duties: Being a Child with Pride and Respect.” The event was organized by BCI through its Mediateca in that part of Nampula Province, in northern Mozambique.
Targeted at 5th and 6th grade students, the initiative brought together, according to a BCI statement, around one hundred children, aiming to raise awareness among young people about the prevention of child violence, as well as to promote a culture of attention, care, and reporting of behaviors that threaten the well-being of minors.
The session included participation from members of the Mozambican Republic Police (PRM), through the Family and Minor Victims of Violence Section of the Island of Mozambique District Command, as well as two representatives from the Community Development Foundation (FDC).
For Faruk Abdulgafur, a bank representative, the event was much more than a simple meeting; it represented the convergence of efforts around a noble cause: protecting childhood. “The playful and age-appropriate approach not only conveyed knowledge but also planted essential values for life in society. This initiative goes beyond awareness-raising: it embodies BCI’s commitment as a supportive bank, reaffirming its active role in the country’s development and in promoting the well-being of the communities in which it operates.”
José Mandenga Filipe, a teacher at the 25 de Junho Primary School, emphasized the significance of the event for the educational institution, highlighting the transformative impact of the activity: “This action creates bridges between the school, families, and the community, reinforcing our mission to educate conscious citizens. For students, it is an awakening to the relationship between rights and responsibilities. For society, it is a step towards building a fairer and more supportive future.”
According to BCI, the initiative “reinforces the bank’s commitment to sustainable development as well as the protection of the fundamental rights of Mozambican children.”
Source: Diário Económico
