Across the world, churches work to end child abuse

As one straightforward workshop participant put it: “It’s our responsibility to protect the rights and dignity of our children.”

Out of the Shadows workshops were held in parts of Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa, with the goal of training church leaders so they can train others. The “ripple effect” is already in evidence.

For example, in Nigeria alone, almost 200 leaders from church-run schools participated in the most recent workshop led by the Christian Council of Nigeria.

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Photo: Ayoko Bahun Wilson/WCC

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