Kenya

Demographic Data

  • Total Population: 44.86 million
  • Population under 15: 42%
  • Life Expectancy at Birth: 62 years
  • Human Development Index: 145 out of 188
  • World Bank Status: Lower Middle Income
  • HIV/AIDS Prevalence (age 15-49): 5.3%
  • Mean Household Composition: 3.9 members
  • Female-Headed Households: 32%
  • Early Marriage (% of girls married by 15 years): 29%

Sources: World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP HDR 2015, DHS 2014

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Sina,

China orders authorities to check all qualifications, facilities, services and safety management for all government foster care facilities.

Williamson, K., Gupta, P., Gillespie, L.A., Shannon, H. and Landis, D. – Oxfam,

This systematic review examines the impact of protection interventions on unaccompanied and separated children, during the period of separation, in humanitarian crises.

Eric Rosenthal - The Washington Post,

A Washington Post op-ed piece written by Eric Rosenthal on why orphanages should be eliminated.

Alberto Arce and Sonia Perez D. – Associated Press,

This article provides a detailed account of the tragic fire that occurred on March 8, 2017 at the Virgen de la Asunción home in Guatemala.

Christian Alliance for Orphans,

This webinar, which will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm (Eastern), will explore ways in which people can apply Family Group Conferencing to caring and vulnerable children and families.

RT,

RT reports UNICEF criticized German government for providing insufficient housing and education for child refugees.

Salifu M. Touray – The Daily Observer – AllAfrica.com,

A child protection awareness forum was held in the Lower River Region of Gambia to help promote positive discipline in every day parenting.

Hannah Richardson - BBC,

This article from BBC reports that late family interventions are forcing children into care.

IndiaToday,

Article from IndiaToday reports West Bengal plans to determine the number of street children living within the state.