Protection of missing children

In the previous period, the statistics of European number for missing children in Serbia 116000 came out. Through the link, you can see which types of calls we received, who contacted us, as well as which kind of assistance ASTRA provided. The numbers may not be large, but our commitment is significant as always.

Considering that several years we are following the issue of missing children in maternity wards, we consider that the support of all citizens and associations in this matter is very important. In this sense, during the reporting period, we were present at the protests organized by the parents of the missing babies.

On the May 25^th we marked the International Missing Children Day. We have organized the play for children entitled “All for kids”. During the play, children in one park in Belgrade enjoyed in the performance of young dances, then children's choir, another group of kids was reciting poetry and the clown performed acrobatics and jokes. Children had lots of fun, waving with blue balloons, laughing and spending fruitful time together with their parents, grandparents and friends.  

While entertaining young ones, ASTRA activists talked with their parents in order to prevent the disappearance of children, various forms of exploitation, and trafficking in human beings.  Several parents shared their own experiences when they thought us about the situation when they suspected that their child had disappeared. In these cases, all happily ended, but these few seconds they will never forget how they felt, so that is why they strongly support the similar action with the message which informs and educates parents about different risky situations and how to avoid them.  

Links:

• ASTRA's annual report