World Children’s Day: ‘Listen To The Future’
This World Children’s Day, Family Centre encourages the community to embrace this year’s theme, “Listen to the Future.”
A spokesperson said, “This World Children’s Day Family Centre encourages the community to ‘Listen to the Future’, which is this year’s theme. World Children’s Day is officially celebrated on November 20, and Family Centre is asking schools and corporate Bermuda to wear blue on Friday, November 22 in support of children’s rights to be valued, protected and nurtured.Family Centre is committed to building a brighter future for our youth by continuing to listen to their voices.”
Family Centre’s Executive Director, Dr. Sandy De Silva stated, “World Children’s Day is very special to Family Centre. Our mission strongly aligns with UNICEF’s World Children’s Day theme, ‘Listen to the future and create a better world for every child’. Family Centre’s Founder, the late Martha Dismont, was a strong advocate for World Children’s Day and the Convention that protects the rights of children to be protected and nurtured in Bermuda, and around the world. This World Children’s Day, we encourage all adults to ask the children and teens in their lives about their ideas, priorities, and dreams for the future, because they are powerful agents of change. Their ideas and perspectives can help shape a better future for all of us.”
Leila Wadson, Family Centre’s Director of Community Services explains how the work of Family Centre supports this year’s theme. “Family Centre creates safe spaces where youth can share their thoughts, concerns and dreams with caring adults who listen and take action,” she said.
“We are especially proud of our Youth Leadership Academy, which equips young people with the skills they need to thrive and become positive change-makers in our community. Through our Beyond Rugby Bermuda and Beyond Yoga Bermuda programmes, we offer safe spaces for young people to connect, build resilience, and develop their strengths. These programmes are part of our unwavering commitment to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to the care and support they need to reach their fullest potential.”
Susan Richardson, Family Centre’s Director of Counselling Services added, “Family Centre offers a safe space to receive free access to mental health counselling for families with children ages 4 – 18. We help with emotional, mental and behavioural challenges that our children and teens may be experiencing. We assist with the development of essential life skills that build resilience. Family Centre’s Counselling team is dedicated to improving the emotional and social wellbeing of children and teens so they may have a brighter future. Listening to children is critical to their healing process.”
The spokesperson said, “On Friday, November 22nd everyone is encouraged to wear blue in observation of World Children’s Day and donate to Family Centre in support of the charity’s work to advocate, protect and nurture Bermuda’s children. In addition, on the day, the charity will celebrate Founder’s Day, commemorating Martha Dismont’s birthday and her legacy as a strong advocate for children and families in Bermuda.
“Family Centre is a nonprofit dedicated to improving families’ lives in Bermuda. The charity provides innovative mental health counselling services for children, teens and their families, community outreach programmes, and advocacy initiatives. Family Centre is committed to ensuring access to support without barriers. Our holistic, therapeutic approach to care fosters healing, wellness and empowerment.
“Visit www.tfc.bm for more information on Family Centre and how you can positively impact children’s lives in Bermuda.”
