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❓What choices would you make as a humanitarian worker?    Take part in a short game to better understand the impact of your decisions...and the positive changes that we made with and for children in 2023: 2023.tdh.org (Also, our annual report 2023 is out!)

🌟 Two New Resources on Accountability to Children in Humanitarian Action are here! 🌟 1️⃣ The Desk Review on Accountability to Children - This review explores barriers and enablers to amplifying children's voices in humanitarian contexts. 2️⃣ The Accountability to Children Resource Mapping - This mapping  provides practical tools and examples to operationalise accountability in your programmes. 📖 Everyone is accountable to children. Learn more and explore both resources: https://lnkd.in/gQCQFp5e #AccountabilityToChildren #HumanitarianAction #ChildParticipation #Research

A Programme for Children, Young People and Families Our response to the Draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’ Read here: https://lnkd.in/erWJ4zdt

I’m excited to have completed the certification on Protecting the Rights of the Child in Humanitarian Situations. In today’s world, children are among the most vulnerable in crises caused by conflict, natural disasters, and displacement. This course deepened my understanding of international frameworks and best practices that protect children’s rights, ensuring access to education, healthcare, and safe environments even in the most challenging circumstances. As we face increasing global challenges, safeguarding the well-being of children remains a crucial priority for building a more just and resilient future.

How are you centring the voices of children in humanitarian response? 🗣 In our evaluations and assessments of humanitarian responses, we see children frequently excluded from conversations about their needs, with an over-reliance on proxies speaking on behalf of children. This comprehensive guidance, brought together by Eline Severijnen from Save the Children International, provides practical steps for preparing and conducting meaningful and ethical consultations with children. It promotes adopting realistic approaches tailored for complex situations and highlights the importance of collaborative efforts. Why do we 😍 it? 🌟 It's a step-by-step resource that guides you from developing the Terms of Reference to reflecting on the process and identifying areas for improvement for future consultations. 🌟 Closing the Loop!!! It outlines why children should be able to see the result of their participation and key areas of consideration that should be planned for at the start. 🌟 It emphasises the importance of staying true to children's voices and considerations for child-friendly communications. 🌟 It is packed with top tips, tools, outlines, and activities. Better inter-agency data collection is needed to ensure that children and their protection are at the centre of humanitarian action. We recognise that there are challenges and limitations in conducting assessments with children in complex contexts. So we're pleased to see a resource like this. Check it out! 👇🏾

PPoV: Too much visibility can sometimes indicate weak programming in humanitarian contexts. NGOs with too much media presence, success stories, and flashy achievements sometimes lack substance, focusing more on appearances than delivering real impact.

In every humanitarian context, the SEADS principles provide a robust framework for effective action: 1️⃣ Use livelihood-based programming: Empower communities by supporting sustainable economic activities. 2️⃣ Adopt a participatory approach: Involve affected populations in all stages of crisis response. 3️⃣ Commit to preparedness & early action: Anticipate and address needs proactively. By embracing these principles, we can create more resilient and self-sufficient communities. #HumanitarianAid #CommunityEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment

🔍 Have a look at this 2-part series by Mohammed Ireg, Rachel Shah, Kristin Smart and Sandrine Chetail-Armour on "Five Reasons Not to Use Cash for Work"! Part 1️⃣ dives into the research on the effectiveness of unconditional cash transfers compared to traditional cash-for-work programs. Discover how and why unconditional cash assistance is not only more efficient for programs but also empowers individuals to make their own decisions. Part 2️⃣ offers valuable insights for contexts where cash-for-work remains the primary modality. Learn how to mitigate risks associated with cash-for-work programming, ensuring better outcomes for both beneficiaries and stakeholders. Read Part 1: https://lnkd.in/eRDnAYKB Read Part 2: https://lnkd.in/dmibcDsw Happy reading! 🌍

This webinar from the excellent Empowered Aid team looks interesting: practical action based on hearing from local program teams on their own experiences of power imbalances. Worth a look! https://lnkd.in/eqW-ZqzU

1 in 10 children worldwide is directly involved in child labor, with a fifth of the total being in Africa (72 million children). Although humanity has made significant progress over the last several decades in reducing its prevalence, economic growth has not been sufficient, or inclusive enough, to relieve the pressure that too many families and communities feel and that makes them resort to child labour.  With the help of friends and partners, involvethechildren.org, provides financial assistance for every child in our program which goes towards their education. This, we judge, reduces the likelihood of that child being involved in child labor. This #WorldDayAgainstChildLabor, we stand against child labor in all its forms and welcome you to contact us on info@involvethechildren.org to learn how you can play a part.