Rise is a global initiative focused on reducing inequality and supporting empowerment — around the world — by working with local and global organisations focused on addressing social mobility through access to the most basic human needs.
In South Africa, the Discovery Rise initiative will support the SCSA’s Children on the Move project. This project, which has been running since 2016, focusses on supporting authorities to identify and correctly handle unaccompanied or undocumented minors at borders; it helps minors gain access to critical and basic support (school, health, protection); and provides skills development and psycho-social support.
“Through our partnership with Save the Children South Africa and support of their Children on the Move project, we hope to demonstrate our commitment to improving children’s lives through access to basic human needs and in so doing make a lasting impact in the communities where we live and work,” said Henry Windridge, Discovery Networks Head of Brand for Middle East & Africa.
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future by giving children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm.
"Amplifying the voices of children is at the heart of what Save the Children South Africa does. Our partnership with Discovery Networks provides us with an opportunity to strengthen systems that support children by hearing directly from them about their lives, challenges, successes and how they see themselves," says Dianne Van der Tuin, Partnerships Manager at Save the Children South Africa.
Discovery’s global partnership with Save the Children aims to support education and social mobility programs around the globe, impacting 10-million people over the next four years in the 22 neediest countries.
Visit the Rise website and learn how you can make a difference and help children develop and reach their full potential by donating to Save the Children.
