TillyExtraStep

Community response

“Thank you for standing together with us and supporting the cause of children.”

Bonjour et merci beaucoup. Moi aussi, je suis ravie de savoir qu’il y a encore des personnes et des organisations qui se soucient vraiment du bien-être des enfants.

L’éducation des enfants est notre priorité : laisser à la postérité notre savoir-faire. La formation intégrale et complète du citoyen nous incombe au premier plan, malgré des moyens modestes.

Merci d’être ensemble et de soutenir la cause des enfants. Shella et Rene sont des enseignants vraiment compétents qui nous donnent satisfaction.

Nous allons créer l’année prochaine un club dédié à l’épanouissement total de nos enfants et nous travaillerons ensemble.

Merci infiniment d’entrer en contact avec la modeste personne que je suis. 🙏

Cross-Country Child Protection Dialogue — Rwanda & Cameroon

A professional video call exchange focused on strengthening community-based child protection systems, safeguarding practice, referral pathways, and coordinated responses to child protection concerns.

Countries connected

Community actors

Shared mission

Exchange Professional video call dialogue

Countries Rwanda & Cameroon

Focus Community-based child protection systems

Professional safeguarding exchange between Rwanda and Cameroon

Professional reflection

“Respectful professional collaboration and cross-country dialogue are essential to advancing child protection.”

The exchange focused on strengthening child protection systems through community-based approaches that prioritise prevention, early identification, and coordinated responses to child protection concerns.

The discussion reflected on the critical role of children, parents, teachers, local leaders, and religious leaders in building and sustaining safe and protective environments for children.

When community actors are equipped with safeguarding knowledge, child protection principles, and clear referral pathways, they become active agents in preventing harm and identifying risks early.

This exchange reinforced the value of peer learning, cross-country dialogue, and shared responsibility for every child’s wellbeing.

National Radio Interview — Bamenda

The TillyExtraStep initiative was featured on a national radio station in Bamenda to discuss the importance of safeguarding and child protection in schools and faith-based organisations.

Key messages included:

The role of teachers and religious leaders as first responders

Creating safe-space cultures where children feel heard

Community responsibility in preventing harm

Local implementation of November 2024 SOP standards

“Safeguarding is not a one-time event; it is a culture we build together.”