Juanita Willems (on the importance of speaking out)

21/02/2024 19 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6

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Episode Synopsis

Juanita was made blind as a result of child abuse, now, she's set up Foster Hope Otago, which is a 100% volunteer-based charity that provides backpacks filled with essential items to children as they enter the foster care system.
We caught up with Juanita to discuss the importance of shining a light on domestic violence and child abuse in the hope that it makes others stop and think about the potential permanence of their actions.

Links discussed in this podcast:
Foster Hope Otago: https://www.fosterhope.org.nz/
Inspirational Woman Awards: https://www.inspirationalwomenawards.org/