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Empowering Over 247 Learners in Matsanjeni South: NATICC Takes Child Protection Dialogue to Nsalitje Primary Schools

This morning , NATICC facilitated two school dialogues at Nsalitje Primary School 1 and 2, located under the Matsanjeni South area in the Shiselweni region. The visit reached a combined total of 247 learners across both schools, with 177 learners at School 1 and 70 at School 2 — bringing age-appropriate conversations on child protection, decision-making, and healthy relationships directly into the classroom.

Learners were divided into two groups based on grade level, ensuring that every session was relevant, engaging, and appropriate for the developmental stage of each child.

For the younger learners in Grades 0–3, facilitators introduced the PANTS Rule — a simple yet powerful body safety framework. Through interactive discussion, children were reminded that their private parts are private, that their bodies belong to them alone, and that “no” is always a valid and respected response. Perhaps most importantly, learners were assured that there are no secrets from trusted adults, and that speaking up is not just acceptable, it is encouraged. These foundational lessons plant seeds of self-awareness and confidence that can protect children long after the session ends.

Older learners in Grades 4–7 engaged in a more reflective session built around the 3 Cs model — Challenge, Choice, and Consequence. Facilitators guided learners through the reality that every situation presents a choice, and every choice carries a consequence — positive or negative. Bullying was addressed directly, with learners encouraged to report incidents rather than remain silent. The session also tackled the topic of romantic relationships, with facilitators urging learners to redirect their focus toward education and personal growth during these critical formative years.

At NATICC, we believe that informed children are protected children. Dialogues like these are not once-off events — they are part of a sustained commitment to building safer schools and stronger communities across Eswatini.