VOICED : Dogs shielding S.Africa's youth from township violence

The Funder Ninja Association aims to improve communication between dogs and their owners, focusing on mutual respect and understanding. Founded to help mistreated dogs in townships, the association discovered the benefits of dog training for children living in violent environments. Initially focused on dogs, the organization realized the importance of helping children to break the cycle of violence. With over 100 young participants weekly, the program provides a safe and friendly environment, offering respite from harsh realities and fostering better relationships between children and their dogs.

What is the main goal of the Funder Ninja Association?

• To teach dogs to perform tricks

• To improve communication between humans and dogs

• To provide shelter for stray dogs

• To organize dog shows

Who founded the Funder Ninja Association?

• Funder Ninja

• Oliver

• Adrian

• Rapopo

What realization did the association come to regarding helping dogs?

• They should expand to other countries

• They should focus on adult dog owners

• They had to help the children to help the dogs

• They needed more funding

How many young participants benefit from the dog training program each week?

• 100

• 75

• 50

• 150

What kind of environment does the dog training program provide?

• Safe and friendly

• Chaotic and unstructured

• Competitive and strict

• Formal and rigid