The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) and the Ministry of Social Welfare held a significant meeting on October 21, 2024, to facilitate the reintegration of rehabilitated Kush survivors into their respective educational institutions. The event occurred at the MTHE conference room in the Sababu Building, New England Ville.
Kaiwa, Director of Scientific Education at MTHE, opened the discussion by urging parents to embrace and support their children who have completed the rehabilitation process. She emphasized the importance of language, cautioning parents against using words that could harm their children's self-esteem, stating, "Words have the power to either build or destroy the future of our children." Additionally, she advised parents against using food deprivation as a form of punishment, as this could drive children to the streets.
Kaiwa encouraged the rehabilitated youths to concentrate on their education, whether pursuing higher education or technical/vocational training and to resist the temptation to revert to kush or other substances.
Robinson, Reintegration Officer at the Ministry of Social Welfare, stated that their priority is to help all rehabilitated students return to their previous educational institutions, provided they possess the necessary qualifications. He assured attendees that the ministry is committed to ensuring that these survivors continue their education from where they left off before succumbing to drug addiction. "Our goal is to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute positively to the progress of Sierra Leone," Robinson affirmed.
Kamara, a parent, expressed her gratitude to the Ministries of Technical and Higher Education and Social Welfare for providing rehabilitation services at no cost. On behalf of other parents, she conveyed pride and relief at witnessing their children's transformation into better individuals after the rehabilitation process. She called on the Government of Sierra Leone to continue supporting these children.
Abubakar Zorokong, a rehabilitated youth, expressed sincere gratitude to President Julius Maada Bio for his commitment to investing in human capital and addressing the challenges faced by rehabilitated individuals. He also thanked the Ministries of Technical and Higher Education and Social Welfare for their crucial roles in realizing President Bio's vision for human capital development. Zorokong assured everyone of their commitment to positive change, stating, "We have transformed for the better and have no intention of reverting to our old destructive habits."
The event underscored the government's dedication to supporting the reintegration of rehabilitated individuals into society and fostering an environment conducive to their educational pursuits.
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