"Preventing children from sexual abuse" training session in Hai Phong, Vietnam

The above-mentioned figures show that child sexual abuse is no longer a rare incident, but has become an alarming reality, a painful problem that requires the society to join hands to repel. On November 28th, 2021, within the "Scarlet Sails" project, the For Vietnamese Stature Foundation (VSF) coordinated with the Vietnamese Women's Union of Hai Phong City to organize a training course on "Prevention skills" against child sexual abuse” for 30 children in Kenh Duong ward, Le Chan district, Hai Phong city. Directly managing the training course are Ms. Dao Anh Hong - Member of the Standing Committee, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Vietnamese Women's Union in Hai Phong (above) and Ms. Tran Hong Diep - Deputy Director of VSF (below).

"Today I learned what is child sexual abuse”, 

“The first time I learned that there is sexual abuse through technology”, 

"I learned the underwear rules and 5 finger rule", 

"I have been practicing self-protection skills in specific situations" 

Those are some of the sharings of children from 9 to 14 years old after finishing the training course.

One day of training helped them understand more about the concept of child sexual abuse; distinguish 3 groups of sexual acts (with physical contact, without physical contact, through technological means); keep in mind the rules of sexual abuse prevention; practice some necessary skills in the prevention of sexually abuse, etc.

They all participated very actively, confidently and openly shared their opinions.

In particular, the children also directly participated in the play of situations, coming up with solutions to deal with the risks and signs of sexual abuse. 

The training course not only equips children with knowledge and skills to prevent child sexual abuse, but above all, it also conveys to them some important messages such as: Children need to be protected from harm and children all have the right to be safe; Both boys and girls are at risk of sexual abusement; the perpetrator can be anyone; and children are never at fault when having been sexually abused.

This meaningful activity has contributed to reducing the risk of child sexual abuse, helping them to live in a safe and happy environment.

This is an activity of the project "Scarlet Sails" - a cooperation between the For Vietnamese Stature Foundation (VSF) and the Vietnamese Women's Union in Hai Phong city - the Vietnamese Women's Union of Kenh Duong ward. In addition to supporting education and living expenses for some children with extremely difficult circumstances, the project also organizes training sessions and seminars with the aim of increasing knowledge and skills to prevent sexual abuse for children and caregivers in Kenh Duong Ward. The project will also develop a short film to raise awareness about this content, and at the same time coordinate with the Vietnamese Women's Union in Hai Phong to spread the film widely in schools in the area and through other information channels.

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The project "Scarlet Sails" is initiated by VSF in 2020 with the aim to connect and mobilize resources in society to jointly support and nurture the dreams of children who have particularly difficult circumstances and are at risk of being sexually assaulted. In addition to training activities and seminars to raise awareness and skills for children, caregivers and stakeholders, VSF also connects and mobilizes resources in the society to jointly sponsor activities fees/tuition and vocational training for children. The project has received financial support from Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank, MoMo E-wallet and a number of individual sponsors.

“Scarlet Sails” - Journey of dreams, happiness and peace!

More detalied information about the project "Scarlet Sails" is updated at: http://vitamvocviet.vn/project-scarlet-sails