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New resources, based on the views of care-experienced individuals in Uganda, are now available to help strengthen the social services workforce. Through consultation with care leavers, caregivers and vulnerable children, a comprehensive training package has been produced. This includes a facilitator's manual, posters, handouts, video of children's feedback and case studies. Their voices, views, and feedback have ensured these materials build social service workers' understanding of the support they want and need. The Facilitator Manual and the associated tools were developed by the Child's i Foundation and the Association of Care Leavers Uganda. We are proud to have provided technical support to this important project, which was managed by Global Social Service Workforce Alliance and funded by a grant from the Martin James Foundation. Our thanks to our associates, Emily Delap and Angie Bamgbose (she/ her) , for their dedication and hard work on this project. Here is the link to access all these new resources, including results of the consultations, facilitator manual and training tools: https://lnkd.in/epuwg_pc #ChildrensVoices #ChildProtection #SocialWork #Uganda #FamilyBasedCare

Hear from experts on integrating the perspectives of care-experienced children, youth and care givers into the training of social service workers at this webinar on Wednesday 18 December 2pm (EAT), hosted by Global Social Service Workforce Alliance and Child's i Foundation We're proud to have provided the technical support for this important work. You can register here https://lnkd.in/eDDbzp4a

Our end-of-year newsletter is now available. We're proud to highlight several of our projects like: - an assessment of programs to protect children living in the Indigenous Kalinago community in Dominica - research in Kenya, Madagascar and Ethiopia to understand how climate change affects children's vulnerabilities collecting in-depth qualitative information from children and families This year we've had the opportunity to work as far east as Samoa and as far west as Dominica. We are grateful to all our clients and partners for the collegial collaboration as we join forces to promote children's welfare and protection and ensure access to justice. You can read our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/epXmT7kn

We recently had the pleasure of meeting with a team from Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH) to share strategic thinking on alternative care. In 2016, Child Frontiers was commissioned to assess the quality and standards of TdH-supported shelters for children at risk of trafficking and exploitation in Nepal, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Jean Elphick, Head of Research, Expertise & Influencing and Hilde Neels, Sr. Technical Advisor shared with our team how, over the years, the study findings and outcomes helped shape the future direction of TdH's work on alternative care. TdH's commitment to learning and reflection was truly inspiring. They highlighted the importance of continuous learning, encouraging team members to regularly engage with research findings to refine their approaches - especially when the evidence challenges our assumptions or existing beliefs. The meeting reminded us how open exchange and dialogue with our partners creates valuable opportunities for professional growth, enhances collective understanding and empowers us to create more effective strategies for child protection. We look forward to further debate and engagement with the TdH team as thought partners. A huge thank you to the amazing team at Terre des Hommes Netherlands, Hilde Neels and Jean Elphick, for their dedication and passion, and for taking the time to reconnect with us. #StrategicThinking #AlternativeCare #ContinuousLearning

Join this interesting webinar on 9 December 'What do efforts to care for children with albinism tell us about disability inclusive care reform?' Speakers include: Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, Perpetua Senkoro, Bonface MPhil Human Rights, MPhil Disability studies, BSC, Peter Ogik and Nicolas Sauvage Register here to join the event: https://lnkd.in/e9MhSBxz This webinar is part of the UNICEF ESARO Regional Learning Platform.

Last week, our director, Guy Thompstone, had the privilege of attending the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence against Children. Organized by the Governments of Colombia and Sweden and supported by UNICEF, the World Health Organization and the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, this landmark conference was a powerful reminder of the need to accelerate action to achieve SDG 16.2 by 2030. Guy’s key insights from the conference include: 1. The lived experiences and voices of young people, especially survivors of violence, must inform the global and national dialogue when it comes to decisions about policy, services, and investment to end violence. 2. Through evidence-based and robust support programmes for parents, early identification and intervention, and safe schools, intergenerational violence can be overcome. 3. Through their public pledges to invest in and scale-up initiatives to end violence, national governments have recommitted to their 2030 targets. As we reflect on this momentous event, it is clear that the time for action to create a safer world for children is now. https://lnkd.in/gRxkijvz

We're ready to join tomorrow's webinar on "The Right to Family Life for Children with Albinism". Organised by UNICEF ESARO, the UN Independent Expert on albinism, Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, will present findings from their latest report and experts from Madagascar, Tanzania, Malawi, and Uganda will share their valuable insights. French and Portuguese translations will be available. Date: 14th of November. Time: 11am Dakar / 2pm Nairobi Zoom: https://lnkd.in/eh5cwrkC Meeting ID: 858 9039 8981/ Passcode: 078958

A strong #SocialServiceWorkforce is crucial for safeguarding children and building the resilience of families and communities facing adversity. By investing in training, resources and support, we equip these workers to meet the complex needs of communities worldwide. #SSWWeek

Congratulations to Family for Every Child for organising the first-ever Global Kinship Care week. Children who cannot be looked after by their parents often end up living with relatives or family friends, this is known as Kinship Care. Family for Every Child state approximately 1 in 10 children are living in Kinship Care, but it is poorly supported in many countries. If supported properly, Kinship Care can keep more children connected to safe families, ensure they remain in touch with their own culture, and keep other alternative care systems from being overwhelmed and underfunded. Earlier this year, Family for Every Child released How to support Kinship Care: Lessons learnt from around the world. Through conversations with hundreds of practitioners and organisations around the world, this report presents what has been done to date and what can be done to support kinship care on a global scale. We are proud to have supported the production of this important guidance. Join us in supporting #GlobalKinshipCareWeek. #KinshipCare #SupportKinshipCare #FamilyForEveryChild #GlobalCampaign #ChangemakersForChildren #TogetherForChange #CallToAction #CallForChange 

New Publication Shares the Experiences and Visions of Activists and Academics on Working with Children in Communities Not long to go until a ground-breaking new book, "Voices of Activists and Academics, Working with Children in Communities", is available. With contributions from Child Frontiers' Senior Associates Ben C. and Ken Ondoro, it brings together practitioners and academics from across the globe to share their insights and experiences for meaningful adult-child dialogue, youth activism and collaborative work with children. Each chapter provides fresh perspectives and actionable strategies for those committed to making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and young people. The book will be available from 31 October, you can pre-order your copy here https://lnkd.in/eNPVtiRr Vicky Johnson Tessa Lewin Andrew West #newpublication #workingwithchildren