Child Friendly Salem Initiatives (CFS) project Core team along with Don Bosco Anbu Illam Director, Assistant Director and Staff, arranged a special and emergency meeting through Google meet with the child friendly volunteers in Salem. The main agenda for the online meeting was to discuss about safeguarding the Children at risk during this Covid-19 Second wave and plan for the protection of children during upcoming third wave as announced by the various health organizations. There was a lot of discussion about the safety measures to be taken to protect the children from the Corona Virus. The gaps in the existing structure was also discussed and measures to bridge the gap was also suggested. There were around 65 volunteers and well wishers who actively participated in the meeting. There was a representation from State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR), MSW Department from Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Dharmapuri, Doctor from Government Hospital, Rotarians, Child Rights Activists, Child Friendly volunteers and Well-Wishers. Everyone had suggested various safeguarding measures to be taken. At the end of the meeting it was decided to present the report to the Salem Corporation Commissioner and involve the Local Administration, Rotarians and other Child Friendly Volunteers for better participation and action.

Date: 08.05.2021

Time: 6:00 to 7:30pm

Topic: Safeguarding and Protection of Children at Risk during this Covid 2.0

Medium: Online (Google Meet)

Organized by: Child Friendly Salem Initiatives, Don Bosco Anbu Illam, Salem

Participants: Child friendly volunteers

No of participants: 65