After decades working to protect children Bill Forbes shares three things that keep him hopeful that a violence-free future is within reach.

This report explores the dynamics of child marriage in rural Sierra Leone: A Qualitative Study of the Socio-Economic and Cultural Implications.

This study “Public protection system in Ukraine: Oblast level mapping, assessment and services research” is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Grant Agreement: Providing multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations in Ukraine (2023-2024)” lead by Acted.

The project is funded by Aktion Deutschland Hilft and supports 27 spaces across Chisinau, Balti, Cahul, Basarabeasca, Leova, Gagauzia, Stefan-Voda, and Cimislia districts, providing vital resources and activities. More than 600 children across all districts benefit from this project that also covers formal and non-formal education, mental health and psychosocial support activities, catch-up classes, and educational trips.

ENOUGH Is ENOUGH- Child Hunger

Everyday, over 20 children find solace in child-friendly spaces, with more than 600 children across Moldova benefitting from the ADH-funded program. Through formal and non-formal education, mental health and psychosocial support activities, catch-up classes, and excursions, these children are given the tools they need to build brighter futures.

Launch of the National Child Protection Pathways, empowering communities to report child abuse and ensuring coordinated response for child safety in Lesotho

This is a study of Violence Against Children (VAC) and how it remains a critical issue affecting the well-being and development of children worldwide, with a particular focus on Sierra Leone.

Disasters pose a substantial and growing threat to children and youth's well-being, and climate change is a rising threat to the environment and livelihood, including the survival and well-being of future generations. However, children and youth continue to be on the frontlines in combating climate change and building resilience in their communities. There have been consultative and robust research on child-centred risk reduction and school safety developed globally and in Asia-Pacific. Drawing from the findings, we highlight young people’s voices and perspectives in urging governments, DRR partners, and practitioners to undertake the following actions in line with the underlying goals of the 10th APMCDRR.

This report, “Advocates for Change: Asia Pacific Children and Youth’s Voices & Perspectives on Climate Action and Disaster Risk Reduction”, is the result of the collaboration between partners from different development organizations. This project commenced in May 2024 and culminated in the launch of the report in October 2024 by the Asia Pacific Coalition for School Safety (APCSS).