2017 Walkathon Round Vanua Levu (473km)

Theme: Walk Against Child Abuse and Neglect
Date: 22 April–8 May 2017
Venue: Vanua Levu Island, Fiji

The “2017 Walkathon Round Vanua Levu (473km)” was a personal initiative of Savneel Sangeet Kumar.

The Walkathon was held from 22 April-8 May 2017.

Theme

The theme for the Walkathon was “Walk Against Child Abuse and Neglect”.

All children have the right to be protected from abuse, violence and exploitation but for millions of children worldwide this is an everyday reality. This violence, exploitation and abuse occurs in the homes, families, schools, workplaces and communities of children and also many more are at risk of abuse.

Locally, this is also unfortunately a reality for many children in Fiji, who are faced by regular physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Cases of trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC): including Child Prostitution, Child Pornography, Child Sex Tourism, Early Marriage, Abuse in Adoption have been proven in Fiji, which is why several organizations and individuals are committed to advocating for the protection of all children from risk and harm.

Fiji ratified the Convention on the Rights of a Child in 1993, which supports the country’s desire to protect children from these types of harm. Nevertheless, cases continue to exist and it becomes the work of every Fijian, to drive changes from communities to policy level to ensure child protection happens in reality.

Walkathon Route

Date	Campaign Venues
22/04/2017	Start Point: Savusavu Vuinadi Village
23/04/2017	Naboutini Village
24/04/2017	Nasasa Village
25/04/2017	Hotel Takia, Labasa
26/04/2017	Day out in Labasa
27/04/2017	Batiri Village
28/04/2017	Lekutu Village
29/04/2017	Nabouwalu Village
30/04/2017	Cogea Village
01/05/2017	Valeni Village
02/05/2017	Urata Village
03/05/2017	Naweni Village
04/05/2017	Naweni Village
05/05/2017	Koroivonu Village
06/05/2017	Loa Village
07/05/2017	End point: Hotsprings Hotel, Savusavu