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Return to Africa's Witch Children

Return to Africa's Witch Children

In 2008 a Bafta and Emmy Award-winning Dispatches told the story of how children in Africa's Niger Delta were being denounced by Christian pastors as witches and wizards and then killed, tortured or abandoned by their own families.

The film, which prompted international outrage against a practice conducted in the name of Jesus, forced the Nigerian authorities and the UN to act.

Child rights legislation came into force making it illegal to brand children as witches and some pastors were arrested. Financial support also poured in to assist a small British charity (Stepping Stones Nigeria) providing the only safe refuge for hundreds of youngsters attacked after claims that they were possessed by the Devil.

In Return to Africa's Witch Children, Dispatches reveals what happened to some of the children and church leaders who originally featured, and discovers that even now children as young as two are still being stigmatised as witches and treated as outcasts.

Gary Foxcroft of Lancaster-based charity Stepping Stones Nigeria also returns to Nigeria and discovers that since his last visit the rescue centre that houses many of these children was the target of an attack. He also learns that the number of children living there has in fact risen.

Two-and-a-half-year-old Ellin is one such child. She was found at the side of the road, her body having been severely burnt with boiling water. Nwanakwo Udo Edet, around eight years old, wasn't so fortunate. He had acid poured over him after being labelled a wizard and later died.

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Monday 23 November 2009 8PM Channel 4

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Friday 27 November 2009 2AM Channel 4

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  1. hi gary i think what you and the stepping stones charity are doing in nigeria is incredible ,i would like to know what way i can contribute to stepping stones . the way you and sam and all the other workers in nigeria have saved those poor children ,putting your own lives at risk it is hard for me to put into words .i hope the nigerian government will deal with pastors and anyone else involved in this disgusting eposide as quickly as possible and deter anyone else who uses religion in order to abuse children.
    Posted by dominic on 27/11/2009 17:09:54
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  2. Oh ny god this is awful. Surely this is prime time viewing. Absolutely awful. How can a human being treat another human being like this. Is any charity apart from this one doing anything. Why has this not got world wide attention. My god I am crying just watching it.
    Posted by catherine on 27/11/2009 02:51:13
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  3. I watched both these documentaries and can not get over how evil these so called pastors are....they dream up some fantasy and everyone plays into their sick games being as they are un-educated and mis-guided and rely on these so called religous nuts...I think those people who thought they had the right to preach christanity should be made to see how evil their preachings were and just how WRONG they were and the devastation caused from their power trips...i hope the court rules against and punishes all of them....Gary is doin a great job and they who put him in danger should realise hes also trying to help them and their future generations.
    Posted by 1783caz on 25/11/2009 23:19:56
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  4. Religion and superstition are the bane of the human condition. What horrors the world would be without if we were not naturally superstitious beings or at least go grow out of them. Keep up the good work and get these kids an education.
    Posted by astronomer24 on 25/11/2009 23:10:19
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  5. i am watching "Dispatches - return to africa's witch children" i feel that God has called me to get involved with helping - the false teaching of the holy bible is unbelievable and oh how the little children suffer please get back to me katherine taylor
    Posted by katherine taylor on 25/11/2009 20:59:27
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  6. I think that it is fantastic that the Governor of Akwa Ibom has come forward in such a pro active way. He is a great example of how leaders such react to problems. He could have taken a different attitude and do what most Governments do which deny everything but instead he went out and changed the situation.....maybe our Government can take a leaf out of his book and be more open.
    Posted by Manos on 25/11/2009 12:51:59
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  7. Not all evangelical christians believe in what is happening in Nigeria. It is so sad that these evangelist ( so called) forget the scripture jesus said which is suffer the children to come onto me. I hope the court will reject the claim
    Posted by rek on 24/11/2009 23:05:46
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  8. i would like to know if its possible to donate a contribution every month via ddebit from my bank account directly to the wonderful charity helping these poor children.?
    Posted by kelly on 24/11/2009 22:46:41
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  9. i will do what i can to try and help you children i hope you are ok
    Posted by julie on 24/11/2009 21:02:35
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  10. I am obviously moved by the program and had to hold back tears many times. I'm British with Nigerian parents and lived in Nigeria for 22years. I still find myself fortunate to have grown up in the Country (Nigeria) and African continent for that matter. There is no doubt that the level of ignorance in most developing countries can be quite shocking sometimes but it will be an understatement for me to say, in this medium, that the program is only a tip of the iceberg on what happens everyday in Nigeria (and most developing countries). The ignorance that entrenches itself in the acutely decadent society of Nigeria is beyond belief - I know this. I’ll summarise by just saying %u201Cyou ain’t seen nothing yet!%u201D Nigeria is a place where people stopped using Mobile phone (about four (4) years ago) because there was a rumour (then) that if you say ‘hello’ in response to an incoming call then you may start coughing blood! Majority believed it %u2013 illiterates, literates, supposedly educated class, old, young, men and women. What goes on in Nigeria is worse that gullibility, perceived ignorance or stupidity. It seems at times that people’s brain cells have evaporated into an imaginary ‘halo’ that there seems to be no more thinking faculty in the human system (anymore). But I’m still a proud Nigerian. WHEN DID WE STOP THINKING IN NIGERIA? How can someone tell you that your child is a witch/wizard and you believe it to the extent that you then resolved that killing the child will solve your problem? Go to the so called [popular] evangelical churches and you will be shocked about the theatrical enclave embodying a mesmerised dogma which is verbally spread onto intellectually impoverished masses in need of some sort of mental healing. People are sick!! I am not an atheist but I’m sure the God they preach about in these churches is not the one believe in. It has to be said that all organised religions, for that matter, do struggle to stand the test of [rigorous] honest scrutiny. In fact we should all continue to pray for Sam and Gary that they continue to receive divine protection against the real forces that make Nigeria what it is %u2013 the evil forces. Nigerian society is highly insecure and these guys, especially Sam who lives in Nigeria, need a lot of divine guidance and protection. You will survive, brother. The most embarrassing of this story was not aired as most people who understand the goings-on in Nigeria know that some of these children may have been killed to trade their body parts for cash. What a shame %u2013 to say the least! A friend told me that there are still some people in the UK who believe in this witchcraft %u2013 remember Victoria Climbie of blessed memory? Please continue to watch-out. Gary and Sam, I will continue to do my best to support your course. I really thank you so much for what you have done.
    Posted by Dee on 24/11/2009 19:37:26
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  11. I just can't believe that these cruel cruel people continue to do these things. Heartfelt gratitude to Gary and all of those who have helped and continue to help these poor children. I can only hope that with persistance one day this cruelty will end. I had no idea this was happening and as a result of this programme will definitely be donating to Gary's charity. I just wish I could do more.
    Posted by Lesley R on 24/11/2009 19:36:10
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  12. it jus makes yuu think how lucky we al are innit? makees me angryy. these kids look up to adults and how can the kids learn to trust when they can't even trust the;re own parents. These kids havee knoo onee :(
    Posted by Zainab on 24/11/2009 18:58:53
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  13. It makes me want to cry just thinking about how these people treat defenceless children. I always thought children were regarded as blessing from god, not a burden or a curse. It baffles me how a parent could disown their child over any allegations at all. All I know is if it were my children I'd leave the village with them. That's what families are for.
    Posted by Amy Rose on 24/11/2009 18:00:25
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  14. As someone born in London to Nigerian parents, last nights programme made me sick to my stomach.That the most cherished, vulnerable and defenceless members in any society can be ritually abused, abandoned and worse almost beggars belief, especially in the 21st century. In addition to the fact that Helen Ukpabio and so many of these "pastors" are enriching themselves with the worst form of exploitation, as a lifelong committed and vociferous anti-racist campaigner, the vile actions of these people perpetuate every racist stereotype about Africa and Nigeria that I have spent my whole life fighting (sometimes physically). As a father myself, I ask how you can injure, abuse, abandon, reject and murder your own flesh and blood, on the say so of someone whose grip on reality is tenuous at best? As a man of Nigerian descent I ask how Helen Ukpaibo can accuse a white reporter of making accusations in her country, when she uses a God that was imposed on her people by white slave traders to justify her unforgivable actions? As a former professional footballer I ask why Kanu, Utaka, Mikel, Babayaro, Yobo, Yakubu etc who all play in the premiership and are an integral part of the Nigerian football team (Kanu especially has almost mythical status in Nigeria) are not more vociferous in their condemnation. I have lived and travelled all over the world and seen many things, but seldom have I seen anything more disturbing. For those courageous people at Stepping Stones, please get in touch and I will do anything in my power to help bring an end to this shame. I will just finish by saying 2 things. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE, I AM ASHAMED TO BE NIGERIAN AND THANK GOD I'M AN ATHEIST!!!
    Posted by Richie Moran on 24/11/2009 17:11:51
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  15. After watching the programme last night, I felt sick and ashamed to be of Afican descent. I wanted to denounce my Afican heritage. I am from the Caribbean and was proud of my heritage. This all stems from being ignorant,illiterate, uneducated,and suffering from poverty. And these so called Pastors are taking advantage of the situation. It goes wayback to when our forefathers sold their brothers and sisters to the Europeans and adopted their Christian religion, which was alien to Africa. The Afican just became drunk with Christianity. This is the 21st century, but all over Africa I'm afraid, still lives in the dark ages. This type of thing is associated with the Europeans in the dark ages, when they use to accuse women of being witches and burn them on the stake. I believe the torture ing of children is not only associated with Nigeria, it also happens in South Africa, be it under a different guise. It's believed to be a continent wide thing, and it takes programmes like Dispatches to publicise these types of abuses. I believe the Nigerian Government and the police knew what was going on for some time now and did nothing to stop it, until it was exposed by your programme. Its alright passing a law against this practice, but that alone will not stop it. The government needs to create a deterrent by arresting all those concern, especially the so called woman pastor of Liberty Gospel Church, and put them on trial for torture. Also the other crazy guy who calls himself a pastor, who gave that poor kid that awful liquid to drink, and poured some awful liquid in his eyes and ears, he should be put on trial for torture and locked away for a long time. Also, all those so called churches should be closed down. I know it was mentioned in the programme that some of them were closed down, but I think all of them should be closed, if that happens it would discourage the abuse from continuing. I congratulate the programme for bringing to light this awful practice and would like to support the Stepping Stones charity and hail Gary Foxcroft and Sam for the work they are doing. gary
    Posted by Clarence on 24/11/2009 16:20:43
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  16. Thank you for opening my eyes, The western world learns of witchcraft and stories of witch-hunts from history, its rampent today and a plane journey away...its disgusting.
    Posted by Moon on 24/11/2009 13:16:30
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  17. Am really happy that this witchcraft thing happening in akwa ibom state has come out in the open! i happen to come from there and was accused of being a witch when i was 14 years old by my fathers siblings, so i do understand what those kids are going through. Thanks to channel 4 for bringing this out and helping to bring to wicked people to justice.
    Posted by justjojo on 24/11/2009 12:46:49
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  18. I watched the show last night...I couldn't bare to watch it last year as i have a child and thought it would just break my heart. But I brought myself to watch it last night and IT BROKE MY HEART...I sat crying when I saw little Ellin because she is round about the same age as my lil'un and then my crying turned to anger...How can Helen Ukpabio of the Liberty Gospel Church and all her cronies still be allowed to carry on practising and preaching? They said she has children of her own - How could a mother even think up such violence toward children? As I write this I feel sick to my stomach just thinking of little Ellin and all the other innocent children out there Gary, Sam and All the other people working at Stepping Stones thank you for raising awareness to the plight of these angels and for that I will be donating to your cause because I believe in the work you are doing - Protecting Innocent children.
    Posted by Candie on 24/11/2009 12:15:49
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  19. Gary Foxcroft and all the works at Stepping Stones Nigeria, should receive a award and gobal recognition for humanitarian work. what you have achieved out there is truley amazing. Channel 4 dispatches well done for pick up this event. Like others on this post, our eye are more open, and lifes are more grounded!
    Posted by Michael Williams on 24/11/2009 11:15:57
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  20. Totally shocking.. I'm lost for words.. My heart goes out to those poor brave children.. To blame any misfortune that comes your families way on your children and call them witches is unthinkable. Don't those mothers & fathers who torture their young children think 'our misfortune hasn't gone away'??? Where is the sense..
    Posted by Leigh Webb on 24/11/2009 10:31:10
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  21. I felt compelled to watch the programme although feeling angry and disapproving of what I knew was to come. The abandonment, cruelty and disfigurement of innocent children in the name of Religion!, totally disgusted and infuriated that in this day and age this type of religion is still being pursued, showing the ignorance of the alleged religious people from that country. If there is an avenging angel then Niger is where they should be heading to sort out this evil known as religion.
    Posted by Gill Devney on 24/11/2009 10:16:50
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  22. I've a blogpost on how the African media covers this subject. There's still plenty of belief in witchcraft in this part of West Africa and it will continue while apparently sophisticated media outlets over here continue to leave it unchallenged.
    Posted by Phillipa LJ (Accra, Ghana) on 24/11/2009 09:54:39
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  23. There was only one witch on the program last night and that was Helen Ukpabio of the Liberty Gospel Church in Calabar.
    Posted by Steve Read on 24/11/2009 08:52:52
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  24. This is what religion does to peoples minds. It seperates them from reality. The parents of those poor children have been so indoctrinated by their churches that they will murder children in a desperate attempt to win favour with their religious leaders and imaginary god. If it could be explained to them that their child was not the cause of their problems, then this wouldn't happen again. The root cause of this is religion. No religion therefore no witches. Its blindingly simple
    Posted by Dave Russell on 24/11/2009 02:56:05
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  25. I find it hard to take that, after watching this programme, there are still people who think that gods exist. Surely this is yet more proof, if any were needed, that gods, religions and their apologists continue to cause untold misery the world over. Suffer, the little children!
    Posted by Alan Ferguson on 24/11/2009 01:56:26
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  26. It's a shame that people are still committing what is essentially child murder in the mame of religion. I was born in Nigeria and lived there for twenty eight years. I heard about this practice while I was there, but never witnessed it. So, a big thank you to Channel four for opening my eyes even wider. The problem is in a country like Nigeria where corruption is rife, and people stifle their conscience where materialistic wealth is concerned, it will be extremely difficult to totally wipe out this practice. This is nothing to do with with culture. It's an act of pure greed and unimaginable lust for wealth. Nigerians in the noughties are far too sophisticated and advanced to still broadly believe that their misfortunes and bad luck are down to some child witchcraft. The fact of the matter is that these children are being murdered to order... their body parts used as part of the rituals for generating "untold riches" for unscrupulous Nigerians who would do anything but an honest day's work to get rich. It is no coincidence that this belief is very predominant in the part of the country where this barbaric act is rife. I will also be surprised if the parents of these innocent, unfortunate kids are not in on it themselves. Saves them the cost of feeding and clothing them. In a country like Nigeria, it is common for a man's social satus to be measured by the amount of money he has, hence the spread of corruption. While this is true in many parts of the world today, it is the norm in Nigeria. Until this unholy clamour for financial wealth is discouraged (best of luck with that!) and the socio economic gap between the rich and the poor is constricted, this act will continue to go on, I'm afraid.
    Posted by Boysie Adebiyi on 24/11/2009 01:30:52
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  27. I watched 'Saving Africa's witch children' last year and was so distressed to discover what cruelty is occuring to innocent children in Nigeria in the name of Christianity. Although a lot of progress has been made I am totally shocked at what is STILL happening to those beautiful innocent children. I am a Christian and of Nigerian descent and I can see that what those people believe is the total opposite of Christianity and not how most Nigerians behave. Christianity is about loving one another and forgivness, not hate, cruelty and torture. Those people give us a bad name. I was moved to tears by what those poor children have gone through. How can this be happening in this day and age??? The torturing, suffering and abuse is unacceptable! IT NEEDS TO STOP!!! I haven't forgotten their plight from last year. Mary is the one I really remembered. I was so touched to see how she has grown in the last year and how she has become the top pupil in her class and she now smiles. That evil woman Helen Ukpabio who prides herself on being an expert evangelist and a spokewomen for Nigeria is the real witch and the guy who made the child drink a potion including his own blood is the wizard not the children. How these people claim to do these things in the name of Christianity, I don't know. Those people that believe those children are witches and wizards purely because of probelems in their life are just looking for excuses for their failure. I would definately like to see another update next year on how the children are progressing and how the Stepping Stones charity is going.I will definately be supporting Stepping Stones. Well done to Gary Foxcroft and Sam for all your hard work and not giving up when so many people are against you trying to hinder your progress. You can see how much those adorable kids love Gary, Sam and all the others who are helping and supporting them. Keep up the good work with Stepping Stones! God bless you all.
    Posted by glammachick on 24/11/2009 00:43:00
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  28. Thumps up guyz,Am so shocked and suprised at this behaviour towards this innocent kids.So glad an awearness has been made,just hope nigerians in diaspra will take a bold step.
    Posted by bola oyediran on 24/11/2009 00:12:35
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  29. Unfortunately, there are many false prophetes out there. Nigeria "Liberty Gospel Chirch" is just one BAD example of leading people into darkness and killing children indirectly. Also in Ghana is the believe in this kind of NONSENS still alive. The chirches are not helpfull at all, ..just visit an "African" christian chirches. See and listen yourself! Visit a "Prayer Camp", visit a "Bush Doctor".. its not just about TOURISM & EXOTIC LIVE, its about L I V E STYLE and BELIEVES!
    Posted by ghana-net.com on 24/11/2009 00:12:27
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  30. Gary this is great work that you do, Children all over the world have a right to be protected at all times, its people like you that will bring this message to the world, this Cruelty will not be tolerated
    Posted by Gerard Devaney on 24/11/2009 00:08:36
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  31. super program, heartbreaking to see those poor kids. Thank you for making such a great program to raise awareness.
    Posted by lesley on 23/11/2009 23:44:44
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  32. I as a Muslim believe that the Human Rights of children branded as witches are being violated.And what bothers me most is that in most of the cases, the parents/step parents are themselves heinously trouturing the children becasue of their superstitous belief in the presence of 'satanic(L) influence over the children'. In my view the priests who indulge in these kinds of activites are extremely cruel and corrupted. In Islam it is a great sin to make any false allegation against anyone, and a person doing so is to be punished severely. Moreover, killing an innocent human being is punishable by death. According to my understanding, Islam sees children as innocent and pure, as they donot commit sins, like us adults. Thus, branding children witches and torturing them, is a stanic and barbaric act itself. Therefore, the priests and their followers involved in branding children witches are actually the ones with satanic(L) influence. Furthermore, any economic turmoil, sickness or any other troubles are decreed by God, in order to test our faith and thanksgiving to Him. Thus, blaming a fellow human being for such occurances is great ignorance on part of the follower of religion. However, on the other hand there are people who do black magic and worship satan(L)[check world religious statistics; it will show minority of satanic worshippers(L)]. But for them to do these activities, they have to possess extensive knowlege and experience in 'black arts'. In Islam they are damned in this world and in the next. Their prayers are never fulfilled and their chances of salvation is bleak. In my knowledge, the people who actually do these activities, do so discretely. Thus, it would be very difficult to find someone who does black magic openly; and if somone is accused of this crime without any strong evidence or witnesses, it will be considered false allegation in court of Islamic law and hopefully the accussers will be punished. On the other hand, to protect people from the distructive effect of black magic, our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and infalliable Imams(AS)(May Allah's blessings be upon the prophet(pbuh) and his progeny(as))have provided us with powerful prayers. These prayers include powerful words/ Ism-e-Azams from Quran and Names of Allah, that counter act spells of the witchcraft and also protect from any other common troubles i.e. sickness, lack of sustenance, debt etc. In addition to this, Islam recognizes the existence of jinns. For example, they were slaves of King Soloman (As). Islam also says that both jins and human beings will be held accountable on the day of Judgement. Similar to humanbeings jinns are both good and bad/evil. The good ones are pious and righteous; and they pray to God. The bad/evil jinns are the trouble makers i.e. satan (L) himself is a bad/evil jin. These beings do tend to harrass people at times. But through reading Quran and supplicating to God regularly their harrassments/threats can be stopped. In Islam, getting rid of satan(L) or evil jinns(L), does not in any way involve torturing or killing human beings who are in fact victims of harrasment. As this would be against Islamic practice. The saying of our Prophet Muhammad(PBUH)regarding protection of human life is, "If you kill one person you kill the whole humanity. If you save one person, you save the whole humanity"; and the murderers will be held accountable first on on the Day of Judgement. In conclusion, witchcraft and wizardary do exist but they are beyond human perception and scientific knowledge. In my view, it would be cautious (even if one does not believe in this concept) to protect oneself against negative influence of 'black art' through supplication and prayers; and in no way through agression and violation of human rights.
    Posted by mshahe on 23/11/2009 23:39:35
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  33. I MUST SAY THAT I WAS HEART BROKEN TO THINK THAT THESES POOR CHILDREN WERE BEING ABUSSED BEOUSE OF A STUPID LADY AND HER OBSCENE BELIVES THIS LADY SHOULD BE LOCKED UP AS SHE IS STILL SAYING THAT THESE CHILDREN ARE WITCHES AND WIZARDS. I MUST SAY THAT IAM VERY GLADE THAT DISSPATCHERS MADE THE DOCUMENTORY AND SHOWED WHAT WAS GOING ON.GARY AND HIS TEAM ARE EXSTRUDENERY PEOPLE AND I REALLY HOPE THAT ONE DAY WITH ON GOING DONATIONS THAT THEY WILL BE ABLE TO PUT A STOP TO THE SUFFERING OF CHILDREN
    Posted by MARY on 23/11/2009 23:32:21
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  34. Just watched the follow up to the programme screened last year. My heart goes out to the children and god bless people like Gary that are helping them. Thank God for T.V. like this that highlights some of the awful things that go on around the world.
    Posted by sue on 23/11/2009 23:18:01
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  35. watching tonights programme really opened my eyes too what happens too these children and what horror they suffer from those who are meant too love&cherish a child,i just think they ought too be disgraced with themselves!!!! love&respect too those who are making things change love&light kezzie c xxxxx
    Posted by kezzie-c- xx on 23/11/2009 22:58:41
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  36. What can i say i myself am a Nigerian who is from the Delta region which this program was based in although i am not from the same part the programme was filmed i felt this a very very touching subject. To me i find it incredible how people are so deperate in life that they will draw at strings to blame somebody for there misfortune. Its a shamne its children as they are not old enough to speak for themselves as well as defend themselves physically. I have given a number of donations since i watched this programme and have managed to do a few affiliate links since i watched this programme last year . More can always be done and its nice to see the progress since the last show i wish it did not have to take so long to see the progress but its very rewarding to see how much change has taken place in a short time, I hope all those that have contributed maintain there contributions and those that have not please if you can make a donations the money is well spent and will make sp a difference to the lives of so many unprevilaged children. Thank you in advance Andrew6ft2
    Posted by Andrew6ft2 on 23/11/2009 22:51:58
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  37. i duno what to say other than wow well done 4 all the gr8 help you are giving thows poor children and i will be making a don8tion and was thinking is there not a way red nose day can help u guys 2?????
    Posted by cara on 23/11/2009 22:44:57
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  38. Thank you for making this prog and showing me whats really going on in the world, whats important! cant believe it is not featured on the evening news every night, im sure it could be squeezed in between im a celeb and x factor. These type of people who hurt children should be followed by a camera every day. Such beautiful children should be protected, i have three small children myself and think thats why its so affected me. I will keep them and their parents in my prayers. keep up the good work.
    Posted by rose mcmurrough on 23/11/2009 22:32:53
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  39. Dear All, Well done for your amazing work. Having watched this programme tonight, i was once again confirmed the kind of world we are now living in that parents can brand their own flesh and blood of such thing and the church for making money by using the innocent blood such as children. If I remember correctly that Jesus says in the bible "lets the little children follows me and no one should stop them". Yet, this is not what the churches are preaching but to abuse, turment and murder those lovely children. I am heart broken and would love to voluntier and support this project. Anywhere i can. Having watched this programme with my two children 12 and 10 years old with tears in my eyes and i could'nt believe what I saw. Thank you so much. God bless Angela
    Posted by Angela on 23/11/2009 22:18:46
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  40. Its amazing, what Gary did! Shows you get bad people, then amazing people! wow what an amazing charity
    Posted by GAMEOVER on 23/11/2009 22:17:44
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  41. I watched the last episode of Dispatches and just watched this one now. And again, I found it harrowing. It's incredibly humbling to see how dedicated and selfless some people are. I am sure the feeling of having saved someone's life and put a smile on their face is one that can never be valued. It's amazing to see the progress that has been made in a year and makes me hopeful about the future of these children. It is not religion. I am not chrisitan but I would never condemn christianity for something that has nothing to do with it, they seemed more like the remnants of ancient beliefs. Religion has nowadays become a hanger for everything; if you do evil it's because of religion, if you want to condemn evil you condemn religion. IGNORANCE is the problem. It is the single most devastating factor which effects can ripple and destroy societies. and you have the few sick people who benefit from it. Hats off to you Gary and everyone working to end this cruel chapter of Nigeria's history. Your optimism is inspiring. I sincerely wish you all the best and hope that in the future it will be possible to be there and help out in the centre in Nigeria.
    Posted by Hala on 23/11/2009 22:13:06
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  42. This is the first time of watching 'Return to africa's witch children' To be honest i never thought anyone could be so cruel and always thought their were laws over such torture and abuse to children all over the world. My heart goes out to those that were physically and emtionally scared by what has happened and to those that are no longer with this world. Keep up the great work and keep us all informed of progress with your documentries.
    Posted by katie price on 23/11/2009 22:07:15
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  43. Thank you channel 4 you making and showing this programme. you have done a great service to nigeria abuse children. I will be making a contribution like i did last year when you showed the first witch children
    Posted by Irene - a nigerian on 23/11/2009 21:58:21
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  44. Watching this documentary has made me realise how lucky we are to live in a country such as u.k. This is child abuse at its worst, christianity isnt about outcasting and harming young children! It is so harrowing to watch. Gary is doing such a wonderful job, and with dispatches documenting and hilighting this cruel treatment, we can learn and help. I commend gary and the dispatches team, also the workers at the orphanage are doing such a good job, i too also will find a way to help, because if we dont these practices are going to continue!
    Posted by Jen on 23/11/2009 21:56:19
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  45. Why isn't UNICEF got an army of it's people in Nigeria helping these people? How much of the money raised in Children in Need is being sent to the charities helping these children. This has got to be the most horrific and disturbing thing happening on earth right now. Why is no one making any attempt to disband the churches? Why is it not on the news instead of a documentary? Why is nobody making any attempt to take out these pastors? Why is the Brad Pit and his wife and all those other celebs not adopting these children? This just should not be happening - I feel sick.
    Posted by Samuel Dunbar on 23/11/2009 21:55:41
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  46. Watching this documentary has made me realise how lucky we are to live in a country such as u.k. This is child abuse at its worst, christianity isnt about outcasting and harming young children! It is so harrowing to watch. Gary is doing such a wonderful job, and with dispatches documenting and hilighting this cruel treatment, we can learn and help. I commend gary and the dispatches team, also the workers at the orphanage are doing such a good job, i too also will find a way to help, because if we dont these practices are going to continue!
    Posted by Jen on 23/11/2009 21:49:05
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  47. Ellin broke my heart that beautiful little girl, desturbing documentary everyone should see and thank god for the stepping and stone charity going to nigeria last year and making the nation aware of what is going on.
    Posted by sherean on 23/11/2009 21:48:58
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  48. I missed this pro-gramme last year. I had no idea this went on, am sickenned to see children being treated in this way. I think Stepping Stones are doing fantastic work in very difficult circumstances, keep up the good work.
    Posted by Busy Bee on 23/11/2009 21:47:50
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  49. It is completely heartbreaking to see these kids being subjected to such incredibly inhumane acts of cruelty. All of the people who are trying to change this, the individuals, charities and Channel 4 should be congratulated for their part in making change happen. Hopefully one day very soon it will stop.
    Posted by Nick on 23/11/2009 21:47:42
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  50. I have just watched the Dispatches follow up film on the mind boggling cruelty inflicted on small children who have been denounced as witches and wizards in the Niger dela. Having missed the original program .It seems progress is being made and that real change is now underway. Congratulations to the Dispatches team for bringing this issue into the public eye by doing so they have played a significant role in saving many children from suffering . The footballer 'Kanu', is a national hero in Nigeria but they have another one in the Guy who runs the refuge a a man of real courage and humanity and of course all respect to Gary foxtrot a man of real principles and purpose .
    Posted by jim mccarty on 23/11/2009 21:47:05
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  51. My goodness my parents are Nigerian I was born here in the UK and it just makes me realise how fortunate and blessed I am. I was moved with compassion and seeing what the tremendous work the charities are doing in such dangerous postions putting themselves at high risk for the love of those beautiful innocent children made me want to do something Is there a website we can support and contribute to ?? Thanks
    Posted by Ngozi on 23/11/2009 21:46:19
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  52. I notice that it is children who are accused of withcraft, easy targets and can't fight back. Well done channel4 for highlighting this awful practice
    Posted by Jean on 23/11/2009 21:45:16
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  53. Christianity is about showing the love of Jesus Christ to the world and seeing the harm done to these children in the name of "Christianity" is absolutely disgraceful.Thanks Gary.Please let know how I can be of help.
    Posted by Taiwo Adewumi on 23/11/2009 21:40:15
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  54. As a black british of Nigerian descent I was deeply appalled after watching the documentary that such a barbaric evil practice still exists in Nigeria today. Its a real matter of shame for anyone with basic pride attributed to the country. I think its time as nigerians to draw our focus away from material vanity, bling-bling, corruption, culturalism, tribalism and any other isms and instead we(particularly our government) should use our abundant wealth to educate and feed the needy in our society. There is no point in having massive mansions or fleet of bentleys in Abuja to impress the whole world that nigeria has come of age if, because of some of our practices, we are still being portrayed as uncivilized savages with totally incompetent leadership.
    Posted by Makaveli on 23/11/2009 21:40:10
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  55. I have just finished watching the documentary and was truely moved to tears throughout the whole program. I have just a week ago returned from a trip to Calabar where part of the program was filmed. I travelled there as a tourist to visit friends and although I have been fortunate to visit various countries all around the world, the warmest reception I have ever received from local people was in Calabar. The acts that were shown were evil but the people are not themselves so much evil but HUGELY misguided and misinformed as generation after generation are fed ideas and beliefs that are abhorent to us in Europe. I have total admiration for the work Stepping Stones is carrying out. Many Nigerians outside the bigger cities are people who do not have access to the barage of media and other external influenecs that we are used to experiencing and sometimes religious groups can be the sole influence in daily life. It was a stroke of genius to use the football player as a spearhead for the campaign. Without a hero to follow the people look to follow another leader and often turn to the 'church'.
    Posted by Andrea on 23/11/2009 21:32:39
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  56. I watched this documentry last year, I have never cried so much. I work with children every day and I keep thinking to myself how can anyone hurt an innocent child- they are god's beautiful creation, angels!! I am haunted by their sad, sad eyes. I would love to find out more about being more involved in charity work in Nigeria. Gary and his team are fantastic!!!!!
    Posted by Gemma on 23/11/2009 21:29:46
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  57. It's been a challenge to watch tonights Dispatches - but i'm glad i did. I am inspired by the work of stepping stones and I am determined to help in whatever way I can. God Bless, Jon Buckley
    Posted by Jonathan Buckley on 23/11/2009 21:28:08
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  58. I find it frustrating that when an objective eye highlights the problem (in this case a British charity worker) people who commit these atrocities say that they don't understand the problem because they're white. If the UN gets as involved as possible these people can't use the race card - what about when fellow Africans and people of all nations of the world start telling them to stop?
    Posted by Nicola on 23/11/2009 21:23:51
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  59. thank you for enlightening me on this appalling situation and practice going on in Nigeria, i was extremely distressed being a mum to two toddlers, my heart went out to all those children and would like to help financially or otherwise. Kindly advice me . Sincerely Eunice
    Posted by Mrs. Eunice Erisat on 23/11/2009 21:22:44
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  60. Ive just been sat in disbelief at what i have just seen tears in my eyes that this is happening we are in the year 2010 nearly dont you think that things like this should have a heavier way of dealing with people who are remotely involved in cruelty to children in any form no matter where they live in the world children are a gift all i can say is thank god that some people have recognised this and are helping to stop this and helping build a new life for these children if only more people were like this it would be a better place . im now going to look at ways now to try and raise money to help these children all people have to truly remember is anything will always help .
    Posted by Donna Marie on 23/11/2009 21:19:07
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  61. I watched this documentary with tears and anger at how humanity can be so disgustingly cruel and agree with a previous comment that more needs to be done to educate the families that these teachings are ridiculous but feel that this needs to come from other areas of Nigeria and more African countries for it to have the impact it so desperately needs. I can only say that what Gary and his team from 'stepping stones Nigeria' has achieved is absolutely amazing and I wish the children and the team a truly happy future.
    Posted by Jen on 23/11/2009 21:18:34
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  62. I have just watched return to Africa's witch children. I have not heard of this before and did not see the first film. I am truly speachless and just feel sick! Why do children around the world keep on suffering?!?! I WILL do something to help and many more should do the same. I'll be spreading the story!!!!!
    Posted by Gail on 23/11/2009 21:17:04
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  63. my god these poor defenceless little children , gary foxcroft is truely a saint in his own right & all the people helping at stepping stones . im gonna see exactly what i can do asap !
    Posted by sezzyb on 23/11/2009 21:12:25
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  64. I only caught the end of this program but was shocked. We go about our lives oblivious to the suffering of these children. I intend to watch previous episodes and find out how i can help.
    Posted by gail on 23/11/2009 21:12:04
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  65. as with most people this program has really hurt me, its really upsetting how the teachings of few people can manipulate so many people to the point of abuse and murder, but you cant fix it with just attempting to teach that witchcraft doesn't exist and these poor children aren't to blame, i felt the need to shout at everyone accusing the children, but the only way it can truly be fixed is with education, which is really hard, even when education is readily available, many families need to have children working rather then learning, and when few corrupt people find that they can 'fix things' by murder or forcing poor families out of money to 'exorcise' people its just so upsetting, and although some people from the west can step in, many communities do not respect white people especially when thy try to dictate what's right and wrong in there own communities. its horrible how much i want to help but the more i think about it the harder it becomes to fix things and i feel completely powerless even with millions of pounds its still not possible to stop this abuse, and its just stressful.. i mean I'm not really doing anything to help, but argh, i just worry about it and when i think of things i can do to change it they just seem insignificant, i suppose at the moment the main thing we can do is help individuals as we find them, but the underlying problem is still here, i saw a horrible video that had leaked onto youtube of people being burned and watching someone die isn't nice at all :( and I'm rambling now, but i want to know what i can do, i mean i can only give so much money being a student, but i feel like if i was to go over and help i would be like disrespectful bringing over my western ideas thinking I'm right. Just thinking about the pain people go through emotionally and physically is just unimaginable
    Posted by Pippa on 23/11/2009 21:12:00
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  66. I was completely horrified and saddened by this cruel culture against innocent childern in the Niger Delta but I am glad I watched this docemtary with my 9 year old daughter as it shows that we have so much to be thankful for in our community. It also shows how with knowlegde, love and support we can help others who are ignorant and brainwashed in this culture. God bless Gary Foxcoft and Steeping Stones for high-lighting this cruel culture but also for making a difference by ensuring that the authorities pursue and convict the prepetrators. Eventually with time this culture will be eradicated. I will now support the work of Stepping Stones as children are our future.
    Posted by Sandra on 23/11/2009 21:11:36
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  67. I am african, Nigerian living and studying in the United kingdom.I wept on watching the documentary, for though i have a little idea of the belief of the cross river and akwa ibom states in Nigeria, i had no idea they were still, and so staunchly upheld till date to the detriment of young children. I realise that the government in the state have risen to help, and will find it more than an uphill task to in so short a while erase this agelong belief, but it cannot be over emphasized the amount of work that would need to be done to not just pass into laws, strict child protection acts in the state, and indeed all of Nigeria; but to also ensure they are enforced. I would love to contribute my quota however i can, and enlist my friends to do so as well.Nigeria is OURS,and we must save it s future.
    Posted by Uju on 23/11/2009 21:10:49
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  68. Well done for the wonderful work you guys are doing! When I saw the documentary I could see you are a charity which makes a difference. I am a social worker and hear of abuse cases every day. I am appauled that abuse to that extreame was so publised and yet nothing was done until you guys got involved. Shame the governement could not figure it out for themselves hey.
    Posted by karina Rawlings on 23/11/2009 21:10:32
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  69. Throughout history, evil men have carried out horrible acts against fellow human beings, especially the vulnerable, in the name of religion. Speaking as a christian and a catholic, it's easy for the world to blame religion when in actual fact, it is a lack of practice of what is the true christian morals and teachings that the world suffers today. Study the Bible and see for yourself...how can you say that Jesus Christ supports such practices. Let us face the real issue here, our socities (the world over) has lost its sense of dignity and respect for human life!
    Posted by lota on 23/11/2009 21:10:26
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  70. Im 17 an studying youthwork, seing what i witnessed inspired me to want to travel all around the Earth and help every child that suffer from such traumas. thank you gary an all for participating in such a knobel role god bless everyone.
    Posted by Misunderstood on 23/11/2009 21:10:21
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  71. Wow well Done Guys !!! RESPECT
    Posted by Mehdi Bahi on 23/11/2009 21:07:45
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  72. I just can't believe it. I sat here and cried. As children we seek refuge and safety from our parents and to watch those vulnerable children with no one and for them knowing that they are to be killed or maimed is unbelievable. I actually work in chidl protection in the UK and hear of terrible thing day in day but to see this programme graphically showing what children go through is something else. More people should see this. Like any good cause we need to ensure that the public are aware of it before real changes can be made
    Posted by Tim McArdle on 23/11/2009 21:07:32
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  73. I cannot believe what I have just watched - how can a culture believe such stories about their own flesh & blood and carry out such horrific acts on their own children - these so called pastors and Liberty Films make and take money from the poor to 'try and desolve' the devil - they should all be arrested - these people have worked out how to make money and this has taken over the reality of what they are doing to innocent poor children - I justcan't believe what I have watched and it needs to stop - Stepping Stones needs to develop - what a truely magnificent organisation - the Government need to assist and put money into these worthy causes and 'make a BIG difference' to so many lives. Promote more campaigns for this on tv, advertising, we need to do more - we take our lives here so much for granted.
    Posted by SHOESJULES on 23/11/2009 21:06:50
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  74. It remains sad that all over the world the ignorance of the poorly educated is being exploited. Those looking for an escape from a challenging existence unfortunately seek refuge under the canopies of charlatans posing as men of God. It's inspiring seeing the work that Stepping Stones Nigeria is undertaking and I hope Nigerians such as myself will view it as motivation to assist those less privileged.
    Posted by Lanre on 23/11/2009 21:06:29
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  75. Watching this programme was harrowing in places, but shows that the work of a few can have a profound impact on the least fortunate in societies around the globe. I will continue to follow this issue and endeavour to do what I can to help, as remaining quiet, quietly allows it to continue. Well done to Dispatches and all those doing fantastic work in Nigeria against this disgusting abuse of children.
    Posted by Caron on 23/11/2009 21:05:04
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  76. Thank you Gary for doing what many of us don't have the courage or opportunity to do. Although according to statistics I live below the poverty line I am rich and lucky. It was painful to watch what one human can do to another and it angers me that it is all done in the name of religion.
    Posted by Chris Basford on 23/11/2009 21:04:58
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  77. I watched the programme last year and i am absolutly amazed with the progress that has been made politically and culturally in a country that is extremly culturally stubborn of change. Well done!
    Posted by vee on 23/11/2009 21:04:08
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  78. As an african man my self! I don't know, what to say........................ But you guys I would like to say many thanks, For your good work. Keep channel4 your hard work please. Yours Hadera Ethiopian
    Posted by Hadera Slamsa on 23/11/2009 21:03:26
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  79. This disgusting treatment of children must stop now. I will definitely be promoting and helping this charity. Heartbreaking to see little ones scorned by adults and religious fanatics. Please support this great cause and have this region re-educated.
    Posted by Colin Thompson on 23/11/2009 21:02:25
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  80. i cant belive people would do such things to inoccent children these childreen are clearly in need of help i am glad somthing is being done about this
    Posted by krystal nicolaou on 23/11/2009 21:01:04
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  81. how can i send help to the african children
    Posted by martin onoabhagber on 23/11/2009 21:00:53
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  82. this has been a very touching programme. i wish all the team the best of luck in everything they do in putting a stop to this child cruelty.
    Posted by lekshmi on 23/11/2009 21:00:44
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  83. I watched the dispatches show last year on this subject and just watched it again now...I am so very happy that good things are coming from the wonderful work and supports of these wonderful, bright and beautiful children. I honestly believe with enough support and good will the awful branding of 'witch children' will be abolished...I have never been so moved and wish I could bring all the children home to live with me...what angels they are!
    Posted by Googlebear on 23/11/2009 21:00:17
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  84. All over the world religious practices are causing the ill treatment of children I am so pleased dispatches are able to uncover these practices. I think the churches who have so much money should help the people who are doing so much good in Nigeria and other places.
    Posted by Linda Craven on 23/11/2009 20:57:28
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  85. this is very bad on this children, this is not christainity but poverty. this is an eye opening on how the children are treated. the church in the bible was to accomodate everyone. i would really want to help
    Posted by adenike olayeye on 23/11/2009 20:52:50
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  86. I have only just seen a tiny part of today's programme on the so called witch children of Nigeria and I am so sorry that such terrible things are being done by so called Christian people. It's not the Christianity I know and practise but yet another corruption and defamation of something that should be wholesome and beneficial. Those poor kids; and may God have mercy on the misguided perpetrators of such terrible deeds.
    Posted by Bev on 23/11/2009 20:48:44
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  87. I am so so sad. My heart goes out to those poor children. Please get every one of those ministers away from those communities who are poisoning minds.This is crazy. How can this happen? I hope that much more is done by the people who have the power to stop this.
    Posted by Jennifer on 23/11/2009 20:47:03
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  88. As a practising Christian I cannot believe the ignorance of the so called 'pastors' in Africa. This is unbelievable that children are tortured because pastors are ignorant of God's word esp about deliverance! Deliverance does not include beating and fire, acid or poisionous drinks. The work of the orphanges is fantastic and I will find a way of making a donation.
    Posted by Vanessa on 23/11/2009 20:46:28
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  89. Having watched the previous programme on dispatches about these children who are supposed to be witches, i am again horrified by tonights programme. The government should put pressure on these countries to conform. this is blatent child abuse and in some cases murder.
    Posted by nuala porter on 23/11/2009 20:42:06
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  90. after watching the show i was heartbroken as to how these kids are treated, just wondered how i can help them.
    Posted by branny on 23/11/2009 20:37:11
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  91. Massive respect to what you people do, i'd love to have the oppertunity to do what you do.
    Posted by keiren on 23/11/2009 20:34:27
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  92. After watching the first painful and disturbing documentary, I quickly scanned the website for anything that I could do to assist their wonderful work. As soon as I possibly could, my old mobile phone was posted to Nigeria. What truly disgusts me about this is that fact that the Catholic Church is the richest establishment in the World. Though religious people may say that they are ‘horrified%u2019 at this appalling treatment of children, the fact remains that people should be doing more to support these ‘witches’. I recognise that the charity did receive money, but it is my personal belief that other people should be doing more. It disgusts me that normal people are contributing to this amazing work and yet the truly ‘important%u2019 (or influential) people in the World do nothing. I was so happy that Dispatches won a BAFTA for the documentary. I was watching and was ecstatic that it was voted the best in its’ category. Well done. I sincerely hope that after the documentary tonight more support will be sent out, both financially and emotionally. A huge thank you to CRARN and Stepping Stones Nigeria for bringing this to my attention.
    Posted by Molly Ann, 14 on 23/11/2009 16:28:15
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  93. Every week that passes, Christianity and Islam keep confirming and endorsing the ancient superstitions of witchcraft, wizardry and demonic possession. The pope visits, speaks to thousands, telling them that witches exist but shouldn't be killed so much, mmmkay. No religion followed in Africa has the least intention to end the suffering of these children - suffering seems to be a vital foundation for the wellbeing of clerics and their institutions. Where it's not torture, it's hunger, poverty and disease. In churches and mosques all over the world, there is much gleeful rubbing of hands.
    Posted by Felix on 23/11/2009 15:06:44
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  94. A truely tragic situation. One wonders how anyone could imagine that their poor situation is down to children's witchcraft. Can any parent imagine believing the pastors lies rather than their own common sense? But how can the west help to enlighten them when we continue to allow bronze age myths to florish in our own society and even to persuade government policy away from rationality.
    Posted by Rosbif on 23/11/2009 14:50:00
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  95. If you missed the original film, Saving Africa's Witch Children (2008), you can watch it now on 4oD
    Posted by C4 Dispatches on 23/11/2009 10:30:55
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  96. when i watched this i felt so pained to see such harmless kids being abused, and seeing how corruption in Africa has strongholds as to accept non prosecution of such perpetrators! also illeteracy is still rampant in African villages preventing people from shaking loose their belief in their traditional views and reasoning.it is so diheartening, they do need enlightment and re-educating them especially the new generation,as the older generation will not sway from such stronghold beliefs.
    Posted by samantha on 22/11/2009 01:33:06
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