The first hours following the disappearance of a child are crucial. That’s why having a single, easy to remember phone number across Europe is very important. That number is 116 000. It enables fast action by local authorities. On the occasion of International Missing Children's Day, which takes place this May 25, Mobistar is making the commitment to raise awareness of this free number in Belgium. The Orange Group, which Mobistar is a part of, promotes this number in all European countries where it operates.
116 000 is a European telephone number reserved by the European Commission for the search of missing children. Thanks to this number, parents facing the disappearance of a child can access the emergency service they need, wherever they are in Europe. This number puts them in contact with the national organisations specialised in such cases. In Belgium, the number 116 000 is routed directly to the Child Focus organisation.
For more information
http://www.missingchildreneurope.eu/
http://www.childfocus.be/
http://www.hotline116000.eu/