We are committed to ensuring that the views and voices of vulnerable boys and girls are heard by decision-makers. Our strength lies in our participatory research; in consulting directly with the children and families that we work with. Their opinions inform our work and advocacy decisions.
This report explores what the family means to children and adults in eight countries using the digital storytelling technique. Read more
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The importance of children being well cared for in families is widely recognised in global policies and guidance. Yet there is a lack of discussion and agreement about the precise components of this care; elements that are universal and those that are culturally or contextually specific. This report contributes to debates on this important topic by providing perspectives from nearly 200 children and over 80 adults from Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Read more
In late July and early August 2012, consultations were held in Georgetown with boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 16 years who were living without parental care. Participating children were living in three different kinds of arrangements: Read more
Introduction This document outlines a workshop-based approach to consulting children on their priorities for a post-MDG framework. It provides a series of activities designed to be fun and engaging for boys and girls of different ages and in different contexts. Read more
This document provides a snapshot of the situation for children without parental care and those at risk of losing parental care in 10 of the countries where Family for Every Child members work. Read more
This report presents the findings of a series of consultations in India with children living outside of or at the risk of losing parental care on the post – Millennium Development Goals framework. Read more
In late 2012 and early 2013, consultations were held in St Petersburg, Leningrad region and Ivanovo with boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 17 years who were living without parental care or in vulnerable families. Read more
This document provides a conceptual framework for Family for Every Child Read more
This report presents the findings from research carried out in Brazil as part of a worldwide consultation involving seven countries with over 600 children. In Brazil, the research was carried out with nine focus groups of children and adolescents who currently live on the streets or are at high risk of losing parental care. Read more
Around the world, discussions are currently taking place on the framework that will replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) when they come to an end in 2015. Read more
In late 2012 and early 2013, consultations were held in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi with boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 17 years who were living without parental care. Read more
Children and young people’s voices and recommendations for the post 2015 agenda Read more