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Human Rights

We champion the rights, health and well-being of all people, especially the most vulnerable children. Because all children deserve to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence, no matter where they’re from or what they believe.

In the community of Bhandaria in Bangladesh, we helped decrease child marriage from 58% to 24%.

Source: Our work in child protection

A day in the life of a child protection officer

Child Protection

We can all agree that children have the right to a life that’s free from violence.

But global conflict, climate change and the rising cost of living are pushing families to make painful choices that put their children’s lives at risk.

Our goal is to empower children with life skills, resilience, psychosocial well-being and support so they can take part in helping to transform harmful gender norms, attitudes, and discriminatory behaviours into positive ones.

of our investment went to support Child Protection & Participation programs, reaching nearly 2.8 million people.

181,511

adults, were trained on child protection measures such as positive parenting, children’s rights and early marriage.

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Cutting ties with FGM

Peninah had her genitals cut as a girl, marking the end of her childhood. Today, she’s speaking out against female genital mutilation (FGM) to prevent other childhoods from being cut short.

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Consistency and commitment—the formula for lasting change. Together, through monthly donations and community-led solutions, our work spans across five sectors where impact is needed most. 

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