Dispatches

Saving Africa's Witch Children

Watch this episode now on 4oD Children in Africa who have been branded witches

In some of the poorest parts of Nigeria, where evangelical religious fervour is combined with a belief in sorcery and black magic, many thousands of children are being blamed for catastrophes, death and famine: and branded witches. Denounced as Satan made flesh by powerful pastors and prophetesses, these children are abandoned, tortured, starved and murdered: all in the name of Jesus Christ.

This Dispatches special follows the work of one Englishman, Gary Foxcroft, who has devoted his life to helping these desperate and vulnerable children. Gary's charity, Stepping Stones Nigeria, raises funds to help Sam Itauma who, five years ago, rescued four children accused of witchcraft. He now struggles to care for over 150 in a makeshift shelter and school called CRARN (Child Rights and Rehabilitation Network).

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Wednesday 12 November 2008 9PM Channel 4

Last Shown

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Tuesday 18 November 2008 3.05AM Channel 4

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  1. Is it possible to get copies of Saving Africa's Witch Children and Return to Africa's Witch Children. I would like to send this to my sister in Jamaica.
    Posted by Rose on 23/11/2009 21:51:50
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  2. I did not get to see the original programme last year. Will it be repeated this year so that I can catch up before the programme this weekend?
    Posted by Onyeyiri on 17/11/2009 22:02:02
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  3. Hi, Would it be possible for me to get a copy of Saving Africa's Witch Children. I was recently in Nigeria and would love to see this documentary and find out more about this topic. Can you reply to my email address.
    Posted by Christine Craig on 16/09/2009 13:40:53
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  4. Hello, after watching your program "Saving Africas Witch Children", I was intrigued as to knowing exactly what world powers(Such as the U.S) are doing to help prevent or stop the deaths of so many innocent children. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you, Kurt L
    Posted by klaney on 04/07/2009 00:53:22
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  5. Just would like to know if it is possible get a copy of the programm, (withcraft children) first broadcasted on the 12/11/08. the reason for that is because i have got a relative who believe on these things, and i just want to help him to see that these things do not come from God at all. you can send your response through my email .address. Many thanks.
    Posted by Jose de Jesus on 04/06/2009 17:58:23
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