ChildFund International - Africa

What an impressive water melon 🍉 harvest! Great work by our local partner ONG DIMBAYA working with ChildFund Sénégal and women in the Zinguinchor Region to promote food security and build resilient livelihoods. #foodsecurity #sustainableagriculture #livelihoods #impact

As we prepare for the upcoming First Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children (EVAC) in Colombia, we are thrilled to share that our Advocacy and Child Protection Manager, Lahai Aruna, and Morison Bockarie, Vice President of the Children's Forum Network (CFN), were featured this morning on Africa Young Voices (AYV) Television. They discussed the conference's mission and the contributions our team will bring to the table. Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to protect and amplify the voices of children globally!🌍 #ChildProtection #EndViolenceAgainstChildren #Advocacy ChildFund International ChildFund International - Africa ChildFund Alliance ChildFund Australia ChildFund Sénégal ChildFund Kenya ChildFund Zambia ChildFund Guinea ChildFund Ethiopia ChildFund The Gambia ChildFund Uganda See link to AYV TV Talk Show: (starting at 42:02) https://lnkd.in/du7uF462

Laws must reflect the voices of those they aim to protect. In October, we worked with various partners to bring together over 100 young people from across the continent—including #Gambia, #Kenya, #Uganda, #Nigeria, #Zambia, #Tanzania, #South Africa, #SierraLeone, #Mozambique, and #Ethiopia— to participate in a consultation to share their perspectives on online safety and the development of a law to protect children's digital rights in #Africa. These young advocates voiced their concerns about issues like explicit material, unsolicited messages, and exploitative behaviors, often encountered on social media. They further outlined crucial rights that should be safeguarded online—privacy, access to information, freedom of expression, and protection from harmful content. Notably, these children highlighted the importance of online safety education, stressing that everyone has a role to play—from children using strong passwords to parents monitoring online activities, and schools incorporating safety into their curricula. They called for social media platforms to filter harmful content better and to offer psychological support for children affected by online harm. These insights are instrumental in shaping our efforts. In partnership with the African Union (AU) Commission and the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF), ChildFund International is spearheading the development of a Model Law on Child Online Safety. Once adopted by AU member states, this law will help protect children’s digital rights across the continent. #ChildFund #children #AU #onlinesafety #childparticipation #safeonline

ChildFund has taken a significant step to address the urgent issues of food security and child protection in the Tigray Region’s Eastern Zone, specifically in Wukro and Adigrat towns, with the launch of the "Joint Forces for Food Security and Child Protection in Emergency Project." The project, with a total budget worth 1,044,961 Euro that is ETB 63,752,284.00, aims to directly benefit approximately 12,036 people, including internally displaced persons and host communities. This initiative focuses on providing essential support in several key areas. It aims to raise awareness and disseminate information on child protection and related nutritional risks. Additionally, the initiative seeks to establish or strengthen child-friendly (safe) spaces to support the protection of children and adolescents, incorporating nutrition education and breastfeeding support. The project will also distribute culturally and gender-appropriate dignity kits, non-food items (NFIs), and temporary income support to girls, boys, and adolescents. Furthermore, it includes the distribution of NFIs such as clothing (uniforms), assistive devices for children with disabilities, and educational materials. Psychological First Aid (PFA) will be provided alongside case management, which includes emergency cash or in-kind assistance. The initiative will also offer cash or in-kind assistance to reduce the drivers of child protection risks at the household level. Lastly, it will provide short-term emergency support to households through in-kind donations, vouchers, or cash, including start-up kits and lifesaving items. The launch in Mekelle brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Regional, Zonal, and Woreda administrations, ChildFund, and Tesfa Birhan Child and Family Development Organization. Through this collaborative effort, the project seeks to build a more resilient and secure environment for vulnerable communities. News report by Tigray TV:

Donor Visit The long-standing partnership between ChildFund Sierra Leone and Tradin Organic has successfully implemented projects such as the Community Action for Combating Child Labor, funded by the Dutch Government and Tradin Organic. This initiative has focused on empowering cocoa farmers, particularly women, to develop sustainable livelihoods. Building on this success, the Agro-Tech Development Support project, funded by the European Union through Tradin, is also supporting local communities. A recent visit by Anitra van der Kraan, Project Coordinator from Tradin Org, and Soizic LEGRAND Indegenous Agro-Economist in Sierra Leone, included a visit to the Kasei Yaata Ma Cooperative in Gbukuma, Kono District. The cooperative, with 40 members (22 women, 18 men), shared positive outcomes such as the establishment of savings groups that have improved financial management and business skills, enabling members to better support their families, among others. Isatu Venn, Programs Director for ChildFund Sierra Leone, expressed gratitude to Tradin Organic and the European Union for their support and the positive impact on children’s lives. Anitra noted, “While Tradin Organic sources cocoa from farmers, the company is intentional about ensuring that those farmers have sustained livelihoods.” #SavingsGroups #Livelihoods #Farmers #Cocoa #Impact ChildFund International ChildFund Alliance ChildFund International - Africa

« Depuis que ma sœur et moi avons été sensibilisées à l'école sur la purification de l'eau, chaque fois que ma maman revienne du puits, je l'aide dans le processus de purification. Je verse l'eau dans un grand récipient, j'ajoute le sachet, remue l'eau et ensemble, nous attendons 5 à 10 minutes pendant que les particules se déposent avant de commencer le filtrage. Je suis fière de contribuer à ce que ma famille boive une eau propre et sans danger. » dit Binetou, 7ans, écolière. L'accès à l'eau potable, bien qu'il s'agisse d'un droit fondamental, reste un défi pour des milliers de ménages, en particulier pour les communautés des départements Mbour et de Ziguinchor. Découvrez à travers cette histoire comment sur financement de Procter & Gamble, ChildFund et ses partenaires locaux contribuent à améliorer l'accès à l'eau potable pour les communautés de Mbour et de Ziguinchor. Allassane Drabo Mamadou Mbaye Mamadou Falilou Faye Alioune NDIAYE Mamadou SOW ONG DIMBAYA #ONGFédérationFelYok #AccèsàLeau #EauPotable #Communautés #DéveloppementDurable #ChildFund #ProcterGamble #Accès #Santé

𝗠𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘂 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗲 ! Le représentant pays de ChildFund Guinée, Drissa Dabone, accompagné du chef de projet de lutte contre le paludisme et du coordinateur du sous-bureau de Mamou, a supervisé la campagne de chimioprévention du paludisme saisonnier (CPS) 2024 dans la préfecture de Dalaba. Lors de cette mission, il a rencontré les autorités communales, sous la direction du président de la délégation spéciale, ainsi que les autorités préfectorales, pour réaffirmer l'engagement de ChildFund International à soutenir les populations de la région. Il en a également profité pour visiter plusieurs ménages et s'assurer du bon déroulement de la campagne. #SantéCommunautaire #LutteContreLePaludisme #EnsembleContreLePaludisme #EndMalaria

It’s not enough to just talk about mental health – we need to live it! Today, to celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay, our staff participated in a peer learning exchange on mental health in the workplace. We learned more about what it means to be an organization that prioritizes mental health, discussed how to check in on one another using basic helping skills, heard what our offices around the world do to bolster employees’ sense of well-being and co-created a wall of commitments to care for ourselves and each other. Which of these resonate most with you? #MentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #WorkplaceMentalHealth #WeNeedEachOther

#Sucessstories #Youthlivelihood #Endpoverty #Becauseweneedeachother Moses Otai Chege Ngugi

If you’ve ever felt like giving up, read this. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/eUBYHtgn ChildFund Kenya's Tusimame Pamoja (“We Stand Together”) project supports kids who have disabilities like cerebral palsy so they can meet every challenge that comes their way in life. Their stories of perseverance will give you hope for humanity! #WorldCerebralPalsyDay