ChildFund International

Why do you give back to children? Helena Aung, a pianist and teacher who recently held a recital fundraiser for ChildFund, has a lot to say about why her heart is with kids first and foremost. https://lnkd.in/e7iWzNyu

#HappeningNow: When it comes to better early childhood development outcomes, parenting education can be a powerful tool for systems change! Our own Linda G., Alejandro Sierra and Sandra Sandoval were delighted to present learnings from our Come Play with Me program today at the ISSA - International Step by Step Association Conference 2024! The session, "Playful Parenting for Systemic Change," covered how ChildFund has tested remote and hybrid playful parenting models in six Latin American and African countries, proving effectiveness in reaching more families and promoting optimal early childhood development. 👏🏽

ChildFund Asia Region recently launched its Asia-Pacific Youth-Centred Climate Action Theory of Change, a major milestone in our efforts to tackle climate change with a focus on youth. This is more than just a framework—it's a vision for a future where young people are at the heart of climate action. It was built together with young people from across the region, ensuring it reflects their realities and aspirations. As we move forward, we’re committed to working with young people to create a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for all. You can find our Asia-Pacific Youth-Centred Climate Action Theory of Change here: https://lnkd.in/g3EG_ewF #YouthForClimateAction #YouthVoices #ClimateChange

Imagine working at a health clinic and trying to care for your patients without access to clean water. Now imagine how it feels when a new, solar-powered water system is installed right outside your door … 👏🏽 Read our latest blog to learn how ChildFund Zambia used funds from a generous donor to reach an entire community with clean water! https://lnkd.in/exEH_uE5

What’s for lunch? 🥣 These kids in Kenya are enjoying some githeri (maize and beans) thanks to a school lunch program that you support in their community. At least one nutritious meal a day means healthier bodies and brains – and better school attendance. Healthy food is so critical to a child’s growth. Thanks to ChildFund Kenya and our local partner organizations for all they do every day to help us fight hunger! #WorldFoodDay #Food #Nutrition #Lunch #Lunchtime #Kenya #ChildFund

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

Girls face unique barriers to education and are disproportionately affected by gender-based violence. In Sierra Leone, ChildFund's Education for Protection and Well-being (EPW) program is supporting girls to learn new skills and use the power of their own voices for self-protection! 💪🏿 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dsAKv2gz #ChildProtection #Education #GirlsEducation

Did you know we could prevent 1.4 million deaths a year with adequate water and sanitation practices – like handwashing?! 🤯 Learn more about how we promote handwashing and other WASH initiatives to support children’s health: https://lnkd.in/d-VBXuas #GlobalHandwashingDay #WashYourHands #WASH #SocialGood #SocialImpact #ChildFund

Our local partner organizations are the heart of our work for children. That’s why we've invested over $600 million in 200+ grassroots organizations worldwide over the last 10 years – because when local people lead, they change the 🌍. Learn more about how we work: https://lnkd.in/ezaGv--s #LocalPartners #LocallyLedDevelopment

🤝 Exciting Partnership for Children's Voices! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the successful signing of an MOU between ChildFund Kenya and Mtoto News to advance child participation through digital tools and technology! 🚀💻 Together, we’re committed to empowering children to create, curate, and access content by children, for children, ensuring their voices are heard loud and clear. 🎙️📝 This partnership will promote online safety while harnessing the power of digital platforms to provide children with safe, inclusive spaces to share their stories and ideas. 🌍🔐 Stay tuned as we work to build a brighter digital future for all children! 💪 ChildFund International - Africa #ChildParticipation #DigitalEmpowerment #ChildSafety #MtotoNews #ChildFund #VoicesOfChildren #InnovationForChildren #OnlineSafety