Based on an exhaustive review of the global literature and utilizing an innovative theoretical framework of ‘altruistic exploitation’, the authors explore the ironic juxtaposition of benefits and harms associated with orphan tourism to the various
This Toolkit is intended for civil society members working for children, government officials responsible for children’s matters; key actors in children’s rights in the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) of Africa. The toolkit is designed to increase
This document highlights examples of good practices in parenting and family strengthening interventions based on evaluations of programs and initiatives throughout Africa.
For a child welfare agency to achieve its mission, it must attract, develop, and retain a skilled and ready workforce. This report is a compilation of the most pressing child welfare workforce issues they face
These guidelines are based on the understanding that a child’s reintegration requires much more than simply returning a child to their family of origin or placing them within their kinship network. Reintegration is a process
There are oftentimes insufficient staff and training resources to address racial disproportionality and disparity that can exist in child protection services. This article presents three models for culturally competent management practice, related planning and implementation
This paper argues that better use and mining of existing national household surveys has great potential to inform child protection policy and programming, resulting in increased awareness of this information among child protection practitioners.
A review of mappings and assessments of the child protection system in 14 countries. The principal purpose of the study was to consolidate existing information on the shared strengths, challenges and priorities for developing and
Violence against children is fundamentally wrong and is a tragedy for every child affected. In addition to the moral case for action, this research shows that there is also an impact on health and human
This 2nd conference aimed at moving in the direction of making the world a better place for children, recognizing the current state of the world. The conference addressed the issues of institutionalized children, their aftercare
This study examined the impact of community caregivers (CC) on orphan and vulnerable children affected by HIV in Côte d’Ivoire. Study finding show that CCs have a significant impact on OVC lives, improving both social
This multi-part toolkit includes materials for establishing Safe Healing and Learning Spaces, reading and math cirricula materials for nine-months, monitoring and evaluation forms, and implementation guides for facilitators and practitioners. The program is culturally and
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