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1. I was deeply affected by this program and incredibly shocked at the leval of abuse these poor innocent children are suffering from, it truley cut into my heart. I have much admiration for the brilliant people working to protect these children and although my funds are low i plan to donate whatever i can to help this incredibly important cause. Well done for bringing this out in the open, My love and Prayers are sent to all the children and people working with them. I believe this is a problem for us all and we should do whatever we can to help.

   Posted by kelly on 28/11/2009 00:28:06

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2. Where is the justice not just in the African nations but in this country. With a drastic situation like this happening in another continent and yet such a informative message to open people's eyes to child cruelty. Yet how many people even watched it or even had the decency to talk about it to thier families and thier work collegues. The media reports on such trival subjects like 'X-factor' or 'strictly come dancing' daily , yet the plight of children at the hands of abuse is not highlighted. As a christian both my wife and I, were sickened by the cruelty and insane beliefs of those who say they believe in God. I truly want to know which God they are serving because I never saw anywhere in the bible that a child should be put in acid or burned by its parents. I would hope for everyone in this country who saw the programme not just to leave remarks, or pray but help the dedicated charties find a solution to the problem. Either by donating money, sending books or clothes to the homeless children or even doing as the man who was part of stepping stones visit the country to witness it for ourselves & make a real difference. It's time for us to act before another little one is abused or abandoned or even worst.

   Posted by Edward Forde on 27/11/2009 23:01:44

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3. i have just finished watching this heart breaking documentary. Gary you are doing an amazing job in supporting and fighting for those children are their rights. I have worked in childcare for many years and this has left me feeling so sad that beautiful children can be treated in such a way. I now feel that i need to get out there and give these children support love and most of all supply them with fun and the life they deserve. I really want to support this as much as i can.

   Posted by Rachael on 27/11/2009 19:56:18

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4. i really want to use this opportunity in thanking the people that are involved in rescue of these children,i really pray that the good GOD will come to their aid.In 2007 my step sister was stigmatised as a witch just because she was stubborn,i believe everything in this life has time and season but in Nigeria where i came from if things does not work out the way it suppose to it means someone is behind.The bit that annoys me is that they use the of thy LORD to take money from people,i just pray that GOD should judge them accordingly

   Posted by stella Roland on 27/11/2009 04:42:07

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5. what a superb and moving programme, having travelled extensively in Africa, (both north & Sub-saharan)& India and seen poverty 1st hand, also having worked in childrens services it makes me so sad. I want to give my time to go out there & help to make a difference

   Posted by Adrian Highfield on 27/11/2009 04:03:11

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6. Heartbroken. I am beside myself and I can only begin to think how frightened and lost these children must feel. How can I describe my inability to understand why adults would do this to children? I hold my own children closer every time I think of such horror.

   Posted by Deborah Ritchie on 27/11/2009 02:37:08

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7. Thankyou to everyone involved for bringing this to the world's attention.These poor children have finally found a voice we are all hear to watch over them and protect them. As a mother tis subject is very close to my heart, i wish to help in any way possible,althought i do not have the finances to offer money if i was a rich person i would give you millions...keep up the good work...kindest regards...

   Posted by amanda on 26/11/2009 18:39:12

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8. Congratulations on highlighting the abuse these children are suffering and the bravery of your team and volunteers in making a difference. I have downloaded and sent the letter to His Excellency Chief Godswill Akpabio as suggested and would hope that others do the same, as everyone likes to be acknowledged and applauded for doing the right thing, especially when he will undoubtedly be under pressure from some of these Pentecostal churches who make vast amounts of money from their wickedness.

   Posted by Priscilla on 26/11/2009 13:03:24

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9. Stepping stones and those involved with changing the law are doing a fantastic job to keep these children safe and ensuring they live a normal life. Thankyou so much to them and the nigerian government for regognising this and changing the beliefs of others and changing the lives of these young people.If I can help in any way please let me know as I would love to.. as I cannot stand by and watch these children suffer unecessarily. I will give my time money love and effort. My heart goes out to these beautiful children as they deserve a lot lot more.. god bless them.

   Posted by eloise Lattn on 25/11/2009 21:48:36

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10. Ican't believe how something so horrendous can be happening to those poor children.How can I help?

    Posted by ELAINE HILL on 25/11/2009 17:49:32

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11. I am a GP/Paediatrician with a background in Public health working in the UK but with wide international NGO and diplomatic experience. I would like to offer you my time and my abilities to help these children. Please let me know if I can be of any help whatsoever.Please forward thas e-mail as required. With best wishes, Dr. Kate Adler

    Posted by Kate Adler on 25/11/2009 15:06:16

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12. how incredibly angry God must be to yet again have to see human beings blinded to His Word and making up their own gospel - child abuse in Jesus name - no where in the bible does demonic possession of a child occur, only in adults! Ironic isnt it that these misguided people are trying to cast out demons from innocent children when the demons are manifesting in them? charge for it as well just to top it all off!!!! I pray their eyes would be open to the real truth and love of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Posted by trisha jones on 24/11/2009 18:37:30

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13. My mother lived on Bonny Island in Nigeria for 8 years and met my step-father there. I have visited Nigeria 4 times and the people there on Bonny Island were nothing short of accommodating and loving. We regularly took unwanted toys and clothes with us on every trip out so we could hand out to the children and people of Bonny Island. I remember on one trip myself and my brother came across a girl with burns over her. We never would have presumed that something like what I watched last night could have happened to her. But now after watching this programme and thinking back it did make me wonder. Stepping Stones and everyone else involved in making lives safe for these Children are doing an amazing job, my heart went out to everyone involved and ultimately those beautiful children. It is truly horrendous to think that in today's world actions like this can still exist in populations. Much love to you all and keep up all that you are doing, never give up.

    Posted by Chloe Leeks on 24/11/2009 16:24:27

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14. I watched it in 2008 but missed it last night! God moves in mysterious ways, as I believe that it would have been more traumatic to see it again. I aim to be involved & support the charity by sending money or items that would put a smile on the childrens' faces. So all you people out there, let us put our resources together & alleviate some suffering. Any help is better than none at all! May God reward you Gary and your team. May He also protect your families! I will be praying for ya'll.

    Posted by C Adekunle on 24/11/2009 14:01:22

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15. when i watched this my eye filled with tears of rage,how can they do such horrible things to children,keep up the good Gary, i went to Owerri in nigeria and sewleri in Lagos last may for 2 weeks and i was so scared you and all other volenteers are very brave,i feel very sorry for all these children god bless them all

    Posted by Louise on 24/11/2009 11:03:01

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16. i am a mother of 4 children who i would lay down my life for i cannot understand or get clear in my mind how any mother looking at her flesh and blood standing there terrified and alone could do these atrocities what are these people they cant be human i feel sick make a copy of these and send them to evry MP's wife the PM's wife the first lady in america and every other government officials wife who may have the power to abolish this inhumanity once and for all let these mothers see what happens to these babys my heart is breaking surely theres will to this cant go on

    Posted by lettyann on 24/11/2009 10:25:25

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17. just goes to show how dedication and hard work can make real changes. a positive change in someones lifetime, may this be an inspiration to others that want to make a difference and may the child witch stigmas soon become a distant memory

    Posted by moonwolf on 24/11/2009 09:49:02

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18. I was stunned and heart broken to see the dreadful reality of life for these poor children, shunned, tortured, beaten and abandoned by adults in the name of god. I was not surprised. Christianity, like many other organised religions is just another excuse to dehumanise, disaffect and destroy people who don't agree or don't fit in. In many instances in these particular cases it was also a very lucrative business. But the church has always been a money generating machine. A church that has, at one time or another, cut a swathe across most of this planet, murdering maiming torturing and defiling any who stood for or believed in anything different. The Christian church and witchcraft travelled hand in for centuries and no amount of pleading or prayer made a difference for the hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions of innocents put to death in the name of god. Nigeria today is just yet another facet of a belief system this world would be far better off without. I do not believe in god. I do not need god. The bible is a book of stories, and should be treated as such.I am proud to believe in humanity and I am humbled to need and be need by fellow human beings. I hope that humanity will one day free itself from the ignorance and bigotry that is perpetuated by religion! When that day comes... then we will be free.

    Posted by Beverley Cox on 24/11/2009 08:56:36

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19. I am so disgraced by what I have seen those people were not real holy spirit filled christians. In fact they were actually combining witchcraft with christianity and they do not go together. Those people that used Jesus name is vain shall be judged. I am so glad this documentary was made so that people can be made aware of the problem and protect these children from this mental and physical abuse. I myself will pray for the protection of these children and donate money to the charity. I will pray that these fake pastors will actually read the bible and have a revelation of its actually contents as they clearly do not. It is just pure ignorance on a serious level. The bible says that my people perish because of lack of knowledge this is so true.

    Posted by Kelly on 24/11/2009 00:35:44

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20. Just set up a monthly donation, and am sending all my old phones through the web link its the very least i can do from my safe warm home.

    Posted by Sickened on 23/11/2009 23:39:36

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21. Truly heartbreaking. I commend the work that has been done and is continuing to be done by Gary and his partners in Africa. I would love to support your charity anyway I can. I am truly inspired. Fantastic work.

    Posted by Xylia Didelot on 23/11/2009 23:37:34

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22. hi all, i watched the documentary last year and was so tearfull and really wanted to give my support in some way that after watching it tonight i rang my friend Paula and we are organising a charity event in january 2010, to raise money and hopefully people will donate or buy small things for the children an idea to send shoe boxes with toys,childrens clothes and books anything 2nd hand or new whatever people want to daoate for the children in the auphanages as well as raising money. will keep you all posted!!

    Posted by sinead on 23/11/2009 23:37:04

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23. These people make me feel physically sick, I feel so sorry for them that, these people have the their mind corrupted by resentment for their circumstance and use the children as a way blame someone for their own problem !! These preaches should receive help from true Christians and not accept money on behalf of God to fund their own heartless pleasure, I am defiantly going to donate towards this cause, keep doing what you’re doing, these children shouldn’t worry as the rest of the world knows they are perfectly normal and deserve the right to be happy

    Posted by Jasmine on 23/11/2009 23:36:39

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24. As a Nigerian, I was disgusted, ashamed and appauled by what was revealed.I am so glad that the Nigerian government recognize that these children need love and protection. The problem in that society is more to do with poverty. Gary is definately God sent to those children. The documentry made me pysically sick and and made me cry but it's made me determined to support the wonderful work that Gary and his team have started.

    Posted by deborah on 23/11/2009 23:21:01

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25. Nice documentay. I am so proud of you, Gary. Keep it up! I would like to support your charity

    Posted by Chris on 23/11/2009 22:46:26

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26. Its heartbreaking to see all the children in so much pain and agony.....OH God... why. I believe these is coursed by Lack of education and illetracy and this has contributed a lot to their believing in witchcrafty. We are so pleased to see that an effort has been made towrads this and the children at least are save and there is penalty in place for future accurence. I'll like to help in a lots of ways to assist the children.Thank you for the good work you are doing and more grace to your elbow, I look forward to hearing from your organisation soon.

    Posted by Adejoke b Sanni on 23/11/2009 22:43:38

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27. Simply, heart breaking....keep up the good work !

    Posted by Terry in Newcastle on 23/11/2009 22:43:16

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28. This is an absolute outrage. The world must unite to make a change.

    Posted by Sarah on 23/11/2009 22:30:06

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29. I have never seen such horror in my life! Children completely defenceless in their own communities in their own homes! Terrorised by people who are supposed to protect them from evil....I am outraged and digusted they use Jesus' name to torture innocent children to gain money. I cannot believe the governments of this world stands by and allows to happen. Why is this not on the national news and in the forefront of people's agendas? WELL DONE DISPATCHES, WELL DONE SAM AND GREG!

    Posted by Brendan on 23/11/2009 22:18:33

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30. This progamme sickened me to the point that i sat in my bed crying my eyes out clutching my youngest daughter whos is of african heritage and thanking god as selfish as this might sound that my children live here in england. I can not believe the way these poor innocent children are treated they are picked out randomly because they are young and defenceless , some of the people who claim to be good that are suggested these children are witches look to me as they them selves may be possessed. the main factor in all this is that those children need love and care and these people need real education into why there is such deprevation in there country and to stop blameing and abusing those poor beautiful innocent children. my blessings are with all those children suffering and with those that are saved . your are all beautiful human beings that deserve to be treating so x

    Posted by naomi wolfenden on 23/11/2009 22:16:42

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31. If this is done in the name of Christianity then surely the churches should be doing something about it, I'll make a donation but it's a drop in the ocean. Those poor kids need so much more, well done dispatches.

    Posted by Paul in Stockport on 23/11/2009 22:16:10

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32. The world needs more Gary's. You are an amazing human being. I only wish that people watching the programme show the same courage and determination that you have shown towards saving these children. My prayers for all the children and volunteers in Nigeria and will definitely be supporting your charity.

    Posted by Thiya Reddy on 23/11/2009 22:04:35

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33. Thank you so much for caring for these children. If ever there was a cause worth supporting this is it.

    Posted by Paula on 23/11/2009 21:52:43

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34. I was touched by what a beautiful and humble man Gary is and how he is positively touching the lives of hundreds and thousands of children. This programme showed the extremes of human beauty and human ugliness. Many blessings to Gary, to the workers in Nigeria, to the healing of the children and to all of us who are going to step up and make a difference. May Gary's words come true: that in 5-10 years from now no child in Nigeria will be accused of sorcery and abused horribly. And may it come even sooner than that ...

    Posted by SC on 23/11/2009 21:47:02

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35. I feel that the documentary was quite disturbing and I feel for those kids, they don't deserve to be treated like that. Is there a way so that people, may be able to donate money in order to help support care workers and also the children? Also on the other hand,I do believe that these young children are innocent, and their parents/carers just don't want to look after them. Even though the governments may not be able to help, by getting good schools, good health centre and providing jobs for the unemployed will help families take good care of their children. There should be a way so that the community can get a job, the government can reach out for these young innocent children.

    Posted by Edem Udia Assam A. on 23/11/2009 21:44:42

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36. This was one of the most moving documentaries I have seen in the sense that these beautiful, poor and innocent children, young boys and girls were seen as something evil. It is difficult to rationalize this other than an example of religion being interpreted in a form of exceedingly negative extremism- such a far stretch from the paper tiger loophole god-fearing Christianity of the UK. I am inspired by the work these people are doing to help them and I hope they can continue to maintain the resources that they desperately need. it is also telling how they have tried to reunite Mary (and others) with her family, rather than attempt to create a binary society. Obviously with the law changed, that is not an option, I hope the police are keeping an eye therefore of further secrecy in society and taboos in this voodoo Christianity, and keeping an eye on the underworld.The fact that they managed to change the law and encourage the leaders to take notice and take action is incredible and it is worth observing that sometimes governments do listen, and as a westerner I am normally inclined to think that African governments are corrupt. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this is an African country where this is not the case, and where the aid is welcomed, where white people are not just seen as meddlers by the intelligent in society (though obviously the stereotype is not unfounded), a traditional country that has kept its sovereignty, but has become incensed by a form of belief from their interpretation of Christianity which has formed a hybrid religion when mixed with the grassroots culture. I let tears roll into my eyes when I saw the faces of the children and heard what they said. Children do not know their rights often, but everyone has the right to be listened to morally, and these children knew they were not witches and wizards, whether or not they were able to say. The horrific injuries are so difficult to justify apart from a poison in society that acts like a mental illness, this was partly explained in the documentary as a way for people to divert their anger and frustration about their poverty and health. I hope the villages will have children singing in unison and this trance-like philosophy will be something of the past, in 200 years something to tell children to scare them to go to bed so they get up for school on time, though the evidence should not be buried, the children deserve a new lease of life and will find this harder to deal with when they reach adolescence and some may grow with a weak heart and quiet, while some will be the strongest oxes and help pull the others along. With reference to the propaganda videos shown by the evangelical powerful preacher lady, the culture was (like ours) sucked in by the visual stimulation. It might be useful (though diplomacy is important here) to educate the society about the witch trials in America, where women were accused of being witches, how this was overcome, reminiscence and recognition in Halloween for the spirits that may, how the Simpsons portray the witch-hunt, how other African countries love their children. It is furthermore important that Nigeria is aided by its government and the UN, and that people can find ways to raise capital, while trying to get the cohesion which I think the illegal religion was emulating. People should say a prayer for the accused children and bless the new children that nothing befall them on account of witchcraft, for moral and legal reason, for loving mankind, one's mum, dad, bro, sis, aunt, uncle, cos, grandma, grandpa and neighbour. The world is round and in the grand scheme of things, in the universe they are like a drop in the ocean. Their humble roots should not be forgotten, the good will come through, people can stay strong, and people should ask for help from the people that can give it, and the people that can give it should give it freely. My heart grows bold for them, I hope they all may smile again.

    Posted by schmirkie on 23/11/2009 21:44:17

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37. this should be the highest priority on the worlds child protection charities. It makes my blood boild that such practices are allowed to happen without intervention from our so called leaders of the churches of Christianity. The "so called Pastors" should be given life sentences and all their wealth gained from this abhorrent practice given to the refuges of these poor innocent children.

    Posted by janet morkel on 23/11/2009 21:30:11

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38. I cannot believe what I have just seen,I just saw the documnentary and I could not finish my dinner, it made me sick...and I wanted to cry. I am shocked!These innocent children are treated like irreal creatures...they are only children, they don't have a way to defence themselves,they shoud be playing, learning,smiling... How can this be happening in the world right now? How can an adult put these innocent little children through the pain and the horror and get money for it.I was so terrible to see how the villages support this murders and violence,ignorance is s powerful and dearing.I admire the work of all those fighting to stop this, the work they are doing is amazing.I felt sad to see those childrens eyes full of sadness, but I feel there is HOPE, someone is looking for JUSTICE, and it will come.

    Posted by Maite Legaria on 23/11/2009 21:28:47

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39. I have just watched the programme on the return to Africa witch children. I am traumatised and I feel sick. The poor kids, my heart broke. I am active in helping others in fact I have just returned from Cape town building houses in Wallacedene township with the Niall Mellon township trust and that cut to the bone to see how they have to live. But to see those kids being tortured and abondoned was unbelievable. Please tell me that the girl at the end of the programme was ok in the end and that they went back to check up on her. She is the same age as one of my daughters and it has to be one of the hardest things for me to watch

    Posted by Nell on 23/11/2009 21:27:04

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40. I cried out loud. Why does God permit such wickedness.

    Posted by Tina on 23/11/2009 21:26:38

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41. How on earth can the African government allow this?! Disgusting. This made me sick.

    Posted by Me on 23/11/2009 21:24:29

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42. i have just watched the updated programme i did not see the original in 2008! i can't believe that this is still happening in this day and age! I cried whilst watching this it was absolutely heartbreaking. I have previously taken part in charitable work abroad with Raleigh International but would like to become involved with stepping stones as something must be done to help these poor innocent, defenceless children! once again a great evil is taking place all under the cloak of religon! how can any religon or church condone this terrible treatment of children or their families who are weak and brainwashed not to mention scared! People all over the world must unite to stop these wicked and injust actions against children!

    Posted by Amber from London on 23/11/2009 21:23:56

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43. This is the most heart wrenching reality I observed as presented in this program. Cruelty to "children" under any banner or name or disguise is truly repulsive to human nature and overturns the most fundamental principle of ethics in all of us. What perplexed me why the other Christian denominations are so silent about this hidious crime made in name of prophet Jesus in 21st century! They should be far more outspoken in condeming such practices.

    Posted by siamac on 23/11/2009 21:22:39

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44. I cannot even comprehend for a moment what terrible agony that poor boy must have felt when his 'father' bathed him in acid,my tears will stop at some point,my life goes on but will the suffering of these Nigerian children stop? I only give a donation,Stepping Stones are out there working with the children...not a programme some will want to watch, but they need a voice..I hope this latest programme helps boost desperately needed funds.

    Posted by Linda Willcox on 23/11/2009 21:22:23

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45. To watch something like this knowing that I could never have children of my own has been heartbreaking for me, some of those children were still toddlers, It is a disgrace that it is been allowed to go on. The little girl in the second documentary in the pink dress has touched me deeply, she had terribly burns on her head, would it be possible to send me an update on her ? Those people at the centre are all doing such a wonderful job my thoughts are with them all I would just love to go out there myself and be amongst them all.

    Posted by mary on 23/11/2009 21:19:11

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46. when i became aware of what was happenning in africa to these poor children i just broke down in tears, there must be something i can do to help i dont have any savings to send money but i would like to try and raise money anyway i can. i am filled with anger and i feel so passionate about trying to help. im going to try and do what i can.

    Posted by michelle sattaur on 23/11/2009 21:18:58

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47. Wow...Just watched the programme and i am totally gobsmaked. What the hell is going on in this world. So much greed and lack of education. My heart goes out to all the vulnerable children and families out in Niagara. We all have a responsibility's to protect mankind..these are our future!!! what ever happened to treating everyone the way we would like to be treated ourselves. This has to stop...whatever religion, race, sexuality we all have feelings and we are all human, lets start treating people the way we want to be treated ourselves that is the only way we are gonna create world peace!!! stop the greed, stop the bureaucracy!!! Children are being abused in the name of god...god would not want his creation to be abused & mutilated...what if this were your child. we need to stop this now!!! thank you Dispacthes for opening my eyes!!!

    Posted by sharon gough on 23/11/2009 21:17:26

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48. i just saw this program and my heart sink with discuss i am sad to see that adults hurt children on the name of religion ...im sick and tired of people being free steel after hurting baby of 2 years and more. All i can say is i am gonna be involve in trying to change that i have a baby myself and i cannot understand those idiot parents . its a very sad world as we speak we need to stop that non sense now !!!!!

    Posted by barbara on 23/11/2009 21:17:23

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49. I would like to know what happend to the girl in tonights film who was branded a witch by her family and villagers. When the presenter took her back there was she now in safe hands or at the hands of her perpotrators. It did say in the film what happened to her and she looked rather frightened. more important to me how can I help specifically - Any comment any one ?

    Posted by Gloria Danquah on 23/11/2009 21:16:28

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50. I remember watching lasts years programme on africas witch children which has haunted me for a long time. I watched tonights addition with my father he was unaware of this ongoing tourture. Thank you for reporting this again. Although some steps have been made by the nigerian government to reduce this nightmare a lot more needs doing to prevent these so called god fearing pastors for cashing in on peoples ignorance. The idea of that woman trying to sue for 800 million is outrageous to say the least. The stepping stones charity is doing fantastic work and i hope that the wide spread corruption in nigeria does not prevent them from continuing. Thank you again for reporting this it was great seeing the children shown in lasts years documentary, i hope that all of the the precious children affected by this have a great life; for those children who have lost their lives i hope that they rest in peace.

    Posted by Bella Talbert on 23/11/2009 21:16:20

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51. Totaly totaly gutted,how can anybody in todays world treat poor young helpless innocent children like this.Something must be done to stop this,the world can not be this blind.

    Posted by Brian O,Connor on 23/11/2009 21:13:42

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52. What a fantastic documentary. These atrocities against innoncent children has been hidding for too long. At long last action is being taken to protect these children. If only i could do something to help them. I look at their little faces and they just are full of fear. All they want is to be protected by the adults who are causing them so much pain. I am so delighted when i see that someone cares enough to help them and through documentaries like dispatches which has brought about change. long may it continue

    Posted by yvonne smith on 23/11/2009 21:13:12

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53. I have watched your show about the children in Africa how are being called winches as a young child my self it has frustrated me and confused me to I am ding to do something about it and if I can help I would love to I would go thru anything gust to help these children and stop the belief of witch craft .pleas contact me if I can help thank you.

    Posted by cj on 23/11/2009 21:12:03

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54. what an eye opening program im going to make a point of raising money for stepping stones! there work is obviously inbvaluble! thank god for the people that look after those children i wish i could help more!

    Posted by L33H on 23/11/2009 21:10:49

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55. how would the pastor of the liberty church like it if someone accused one of her daughters of being a witch....

    Posted by Keith Jarvis on 23/11/2009 21:08:43

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56. Absolutely brilliant to see the good work that has been taking place over the past year but still heartbreaking to watch the sheer cold heartless of some child witch believers, bringing the subject to light and making us take note about the sadistic rituals that still take place in this day and age are frightening, but at least now those young, intelligent children have some hope and a better future to build on.

    Posted by danni159 on 23/11/2009 21:08:37

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57. want to help and be part of the team,as am a nigeria it"s is important to get involved pls email how to go forward. want to help. i await ur reply.planning to go to nigeria in january next year that will be a good time to do something so pls reply my email on way forward.

    Posted by yinka on 23/11/2009 21:05:24

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58. i cannot belive what i have just watched this many children dying for one selfish power loving women. The two men helping these children should be very proud of themsleves,and keep fighting aganiasist the type of people that could kill a child.

    Posted by leah on 23/11/2009 21:03:58

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59. I dont think any of my children will ever complain again after watching this heart breaking documentary. Gary and all those people working to help these children are real, living saints.... Those so-called 'christians' are the reason religion has a bad name

    Posted by kate on 23/11/2009 21:02:23

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60. Your documentary was beyond moving. I am envious that you have found a way to be true super heroes in a world of cynicism and greed.

    Posted by david morris on 23/11/2009 21:00:30

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61. These people needs to be educated and the Nigerian government should restric the opening of churches as this is a lucrative way of making fast money by the pastors / leaders of these churches

    Posted by Akin Elejogun on 23/11/2009 20:38:48

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62. This is actually still taking place everyday. I remember when i watched this documentary by ordeal and abuse started coming back even though many years have passed now this happened to me when i was 12 going on 13. This is very heartbreaking because these so-called 'spiritualists' only abuse children for their own selfish reasons to milk their parents, the only penalty for them should be death because they destroy the hearts and lifes of accused innocent children and the stigma stays with them forever because of the damages done.

    Posted by Justice must prevail on 09/08/2009 00:11:48

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63. i cannot forget this heartbreaking documentary shown in June in Australia. It needs to be repeated in prime time television for the world to see and open their arms, hearts and purses to help the young gentleman who is doing such a worthy effort saving the children of these attrocity. Please show this again and again, we need to stop this horror and teach the truth to these poor niave ignorant fearful people.

    Posted by Sally Melton South Australia on 28/07/2009 02:31:12

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