The Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform was launched as part of the Global Campaign on Children’s Care Reform, an initiative of the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The Charter builds on existing international commitments and calls for urgent, multi-sectorial action to transform care for children worldwide.

What the Charter Call For

By signing the Charter, governments commit to:

• Upholding the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• Investing in families, children, care leavers, and inclusive services.
• Ending violence against children and harmful practices like orphanage tourism.

Who Can Sign and Endorse

• All national governments are invited to stand alongside other global leaders by signing the charter—and by following through on their commitments with meaningful investment and implementation. Ministries can confirm support by sending a note verbale (or Ministerial-level letter) to the U.K. Mission in their country. 
• Civil society organisations and inter-governmental bodies are encouraged to formally endorse the Charter as a visible demonstration of their support for transforming care for children worldwide. To endorse the Charter, send a brief email or letter from the head of your organisation to: ChildrensCareReformCampaign@fcdo.gov.uk

What is the Global Campaign on Children's Care

In January 2025, the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office initiated a global campaign to mobilize political will and coordinated action toward transforming care for children around the world. Through this new campaign, governments, civil society, faith groups, and individuals with lived experience of care systems are calling on world leaders to join forces to ensure all children are growing up in a safe, nurturing, and loving family environment. 

They aim to:

• strengthen families and prevent unnecessary separation
• ensure safe, family-based alternative care
• end the use of institutions for children around the world

The Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform puts this vision into action.