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

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

Read inspiring stories of children across Middle East and Eastern Europe countries, whose lives were changed after they got enrolled in Sponsorship programme. Their example shows how fundamental support and care forever transforms lives of the next generation.

he Council for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), in partnership with line ministries, development agencies, civil society, academia, and the private sector, hosted Cambodia’s 11th National Nutrition Day (NND) under the theme “Nutrition for Growth.” This year’s NND highlighted both ongoing and new efforts in the battle against malnutrition, a remaining challenge in Cambodia. The latest Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (CDHS) revealed that 9.6% of children experience acute forms of malnutrition (wasting) across the Kingdom. In this context, CARD announced the launching of two new collaborative initiatives: a project with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Seed Fund partners – WFP, FAO, and UNICEF – and the ENOUGH Campaign by World Vision.

ENOUGH Is ENOUGH- Child Hunger

It Takes a World Global Campaign Report 2017-2023. Learn More.

Children in the Middle East and Eastern Europe face unique challenges that affect their safety, development and participation in the society. 1 in 3 children in MEER live in horrific situations of war, conflict and violence.

In the Middle East, young people between the ages of 15–29 make up around 30 percent of the population and face the fastest growing youth unemployment rate in the world.

The Wasting Advocacy Coalition calls for increased investment and prioritisation in global efforts to combat child wasting.