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  • Tariku’s story

    Tariku’s story

    From being trafficked to starting a micro-business: read Tariku's story. Read more

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A family reunited: Veronica’s story

A family reunited: Veronica’s story

Veronica needed to flee from trauma in Guatemala but current anti-immigrant policies would mean that she might have had a different experience if it had happened today. Here’s her story. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2020

Updated: 1st February, 2021

Author: Kamini Rana

Adolescence lost: Valeria’s story

Adolescence lost: Valeria’s story

From an early age, Valeria’s life was full of danger. Facing a difficult situation at home, she ran away and joined an armed group in the Colombian jungle at just 13 years of age. After years of hard work, and after witnessing her boyfriend being killed, she escaped. Now, Family member Taller de Vida has finally restored her hope for the future. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Alejandro's story

Alejandro's story

A responsible and diligent student, Alejandro* was 15 years old when he was sexually molested by a teacher at his school, who used manipulative behaviour and an excuse of ‘punishment’ to take advantage of his position of power. As he waits for the court case to be heard, Alejandro has been supported by the Centre for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (CPTCSA) in the Philippines, a member organisation of Family for Every Child. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 16th June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Baby Olivier Finds a Family

Baby Olivier Finds a Family

When Patrick and his wife Sonia got the call from our member in Rwanda, they knew that they had to get to the hospital fast. A baby had been found near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Boys can be victims, too: Sopheak's story

Boys can be victims, too: Sopheak's story

In 2016, a case of a young girl being sexual abused was reported to the local police in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Investigations revealed she had been the victim of a teenage boy living in her community. It also showed that she was not the only victim. In the wake of the official investigation, ASEAN HOPE referred a 6-year-old boy, Sopheak*, to First Step Cambodia (FSC). It was a fortunate development for Sopheak, as it meant he was able to finally access the support he so desperately needed. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2020

Updated: 28th August, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Changemaker interview: Tesfaye Ebabuye

Changemaker interview: Tesfaye Ebabuye

Tesfaye Ebabuye is a Programme Officer with Forum on Sustainable Child Empowerment (FSCE) in Ethiopia. FSCE was established in 1989 and is active in multiple Ethiopian cities, working across a spectrum of issues affecting disadvantaged children. Here he tells us how. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Children's Voices: Taller de Vida Photo Gallery

On World Children's Day, we celebrated the voices of children and young people. View a collection of photos taken by children, to show what children's rights mean to them. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Coronavirus: Disinfecting homes for the poorest families

Coronavirus: Disinfecting homes for the poorest families

A staggering 1 in 6 people living in Lebanon are refugees, having fled war and conflict in other countries such as neighbouring Syria. Although Coronavirus does not discriminate, the response is unequal. Early research confirms that poorer people, who often live in more crowded conditions and have poorer access to healthcare, are more likely to be affected by the virus. Read more

Published: 15th April, 2020

Updated: 14th May, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Coronavirus: Feeding India’s street children

Coronavirus: Feeding India’s street children

Over 11 million children are estimated to be living on the street in India. Our Changemaker in Delhi responded immediately with an emergency food programme. Read more

Published: 15th April, 2020

Updated: 31st March, 2021

Author: Kamini Rana

Coronavirus: Remote education and help for child refugees

Coronavirus: Remote education and help for child refugees

Thousands of children are amongst the 36,000 people living in the crowded refugee camps in Greece, which are estimated to house over six times the number of people they were created for. In these conditions, the arrival of Coronavirus will be devastating. Read more

Published: 15th April, 2020

Updated: 14th May, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Exposing the abuse of street children in Nepal

Exposing the abuse of street children in Nepal

In the mid-nineties, Krishna Thapa was the driving force behind bringing the first ever cases of sexual abuse and exploitation of boys to court in his home country of Nepal. Here he talks about what they have been able to change since. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Family in New Zealand

Family in New Zealand

Ko Family for Every Child mātau, he hononga ā-ao o ngā whakahaere hapori ā-iwi e mahi tahi ana ki te whakapai ake i ngā ao o ngā tamariki whakaraerae puta noa i te ao. Read more

Published: 15th April, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

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How can we care for survivors of childhood sexual violence when they don’t disclose it?

How can we care for survivors of childhood sexual violence when they don’t disclose it?

Contributed by Dr. Caryn Onions, Head of Research and Development and a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist working at The Mulberry Bush, a UK-based member organisation of Family for Every Child. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Innovation: Children as agents of change in Nepal

Innovation: Children as agents of change in Nepal

Who better to communicate to children than children themselves? This was the thinking behind Voice of Children’s radio programme – in which children both create and present the content. This ‘advocacy on the airwaves’ is proving to be an innovative way to create change that ripples out across Nepali society. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Innovation: Virtual classroom improves the sexual violence situation across Guatemala

Innovation: Virtual classroom improves the sexual violence situation across Guatemala

Our member organisation in Guatemala developed a blended learning programme combining virtual and face-to-face learning about supporting children affected by sexual violence; which has now delivered training to over 1,100 professionals across the country. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Intervention in Times of Instability: Preventing Family Separation

Intervention in Times of Instability: Preventing Family Separation

When JUCONI first met Elizabeth and her family, they were working on the street and struggling to make ends meet. Read how they were able to help, and why family strengthening is so important. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Kids drawing competition: NZ

Kids drawing competition: NZ

In celebration of all the little things to love about our families, we asked Kiwi kids what’s special about their families as part of our drawing competition. See some of the lovely pictures they’ve drawn. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Kiran's Story

Kiran's Story

Life in Nepal can be tough. Kiran’s father died when he was just four years old, and his family had to leave their small village to seek work in Kathmandu. Kiran spent the next four years living on the streets, sleeping in a sack and only surviving by collecting rubbish for recycling and begging. Find out what happened next. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Updated: 27th July, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Krishna’s big idea: Stopping sexual abuse of street children

Krishna’s big idea: Stopping sexual abuse of street children

Whilst working as a tutor for street children, Krishna discovered that some of the local shelters – which were supposed to be safe spaces – were sexually abusing the boys who had come to them for help. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Lora’s big idea: Homes for refugee children

Lora’s big idea: Homes for refugee children

Meet our Changemaker in Greece Read more

Published: 1st September, 2019

Updated: 1st February, 2021

Author: Kamini Rana

Making change in Chile

Making change in Chile

Meet Valeria Arredondo, the Technical Lead at Paicabi— a member organisation of Family for Every Child – which for 23 years has been fighting against the sexual abuses that harm the development and well-being of children. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Our Position: Trump’s Zero Tolerance Policy

We consider the forced separation of these children from their families to be both unethical and in conflict with international human rights instruments including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Overcoming all odds: Amir & Alina’s story

Overcoming all odds: Amir & Alina’s story

Imagine suddenly becoming the main carer for your nephew and niece, both under two. Now, imagine taking on that task when you’re barely a teenager yourself. This is the situation Alina* found herself in. Read her story. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Updated: 16th June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Recovery, where justice fails

Recovery, where justice fails

CONACMI, a Family for Every Child member in Guatemala, share the story of Daniel and Evelyn's fight for justice. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

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  • Family Matters April 2021

    Family Matters April 2021

    Adapting to new ways of working is a key theme of this issue. From creating online awareness campaigns, to using the radio to deliver school lessons, we’re continuing to look at innovative new ways to support children and families everywhere.

  • Family Matters April 2021 NZ

    Family Matters April 2021 NZ

    Read our latest issue of Family Matters NZ, which – despite a challenging backdrop due to COVID-19 – is full of positive actions we’re taking for children and families.

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  • Blue Umbrella Day

    Blue Umbrella Day

    Blue Umbrella Day, marked for the first time on 16 April 2021, raises awareness of how to better care for boys and protect them from sexual violence. Learn more about Blue Umbrella Day.

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