“Children need systems that are inclusive and driven by them, systems that will enable them to respond to their feelings and needs at any time.” – Jeroo Billimoria, Executive Director of Child Helpline International & Child Savings International
Children and young adults are the future, and to ensure that the future we are giving, or leaving them is one of prosperity, then they must be included in the process. To create a sustainable and prosperous future, that will aid in global peace and social inclusion, thus must include not only the thoughts and ideas of children and young adults, but see that their developmental needs are met in the process. Jeroo Billimoria, took such needs into consideration when creating Childline and all their programs and when working with partnering organizations. Childline works on “sensitizing its collateral agencies – police, hospitals, city municipal corporations, and health care systems – to respond to and develop support interventions for children in difficult situations”. By including the specialized needs and thoughts of children in programs, especially aid, health, education and emergency situations, the sustainability of programs and the long term development of the children are both necessary to ensure a more prosperous future for all.
