Save the Children see Success in reducing child prostitution

The article below is centered around the town of Caia, where I was posted for three months in Mozambique in 2007. Save the Children had an excellent awareness program, showing a very proactive approach to child protection.
Despite their best efforts "prosti-tots" still frequented all the bars in town, and sexual relations with bridge workers was still a continual issue. However, kudos to the work of SC, not only in increasing awareness and gaining local support, but in preparing a valuable "Lessons learned" for the government of Mozambique and other developing economies.

IRIN Africa | Southern Africa | Mozambique | MOZAMBIQUE: Building much more than the Zambezi Bridge | Children Economy Education Gender Issues | News Item

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The Miniature Earth

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Lindeman Lake Hiking Adventure

Laura and I went on an adventure today, driving to Lindeman Lake, in the Chilliwack region. It was a vigorous hike, with a rewarding finish - a peaceful, crystal clear lake pressed in by peaks on all sides. An oasis of British Columbia tranquility, an escape from the daily commute, the urban crush, and the constant hum of the city. We packed a lunch from La Grotta del Fromaggio, a famous Italian deli on Commercial Drive, and rounded off our day with burgers at Central City, followed by a stroll through the Surrey Fusion Festival, a multicultural festival which rewarded us with loukoumades, Laura's favourite dessert (of the moment).

All in all, a full, and fulfilling, day - for pictures check out Flickr!