28/04/2026
At Nongrah, something powerful shifted
not just in words, but in responsibility.
On April 27, the Seng Kynthei of Nongrah didn’t just host a session
they took a stand.
In a space filled with women, voices rose not in noise, but in clarity.
A shared understanding that protecting children cannot be delayed, ignored, or passed on.
In partnership with Faith Foundation, as part of the Keeping Our Children Safe campaign, this gathering explored a message that is simple, yet often challenged
Believe the Child.
What unfolded was more than awareness.
It was confrontation.
Hard truths about child sexual abuse were brought into the open.
The silence around both contact and non contact abuse was broken.
And one message stood clear
Abuse is never accidental, never misunderstood, it is always intentional.
As the session deepened, so did the responsibility.
The six stages of grooming were unpacked, giving the community the tools to recognise what often goes unseen.
Because prevention begins long before the act.
And with that came a reminder of the law.
Under the POCSO Act, reporting is not a choice.
Silence does not protect the child
it protects the perpetrator.
But perhaps the most urgent call was this
this cannot be carried by women alone.
Fathers.
Brothers.
Leaders.
Young men.
Child protection needs you not just as protectors, but as allies.
To question harmful behaviour.
To speak when it is uncomfortable.
To stand when it matters most.
It is a shift from awareness to accountability.
The question now is
Will we continue to watch, or will we take responsibility?
