Nigeria

Demographic Data

  • Total Population: 173,620,000
  • Population under 15: 46%
  • Life Expectancy at Birth: 52.5 years
  • Human Development Index: 152 out of 187
  • World Bank Status: Lower Middle Income
  • HIV/AIDS Prevalence (age 15-49): 3.2%
  • Mean Household Composition: 4.6 persons
  • Female-Headed Households: 19%
  • Early Marriage (% of children married by 18 years): 49%

Sources: World Bank, UNDP, UNAIDS, DHS 2013

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Martin Kettle - Children & Family Social Work,

This paper reviews the case of Daniel Pelka, a child in Scotland who was murdered at the hands of his mother and her partner.  

Faith to Action Initiative,

This webinar looks at the range of alternative care for children who have been separated from parental care and emphasizes family care. 

Faith to Action,

This series of podcasts from Faith to Action Initiative features the audio from past Faith to Action webinars, including a webinar on The Continuum of Care.

UNICEF Cambodia,

UNICEF Cambodia invites eligible firm to submit a proposal for Development of a theory (or theories) of change on violence against children in Cambodia.

Nicola Smith - The Sunday Times,

This article from the Sunday Times reports on the child-trafficking scandal in Nepal in light of the recent earthquake.

Judith Burns - BBC News ,

The UK has recently introduced new rules requiring councils to provide support to children who stay in foster families beyond the age of 18.

Child Family Health International (CFHI),

In August 2015, Child Family Health International (CFHI) held a webinar reviewing the situation of children living in residential care facilities around the world.

Elevate Children Funders Group,

The Elevate Children Funders Group is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Coordinator to manage the group into its next phase of development.

World Vision International,

This position will provide global leadership for continuous improvement of how being a Child-Safe Organisation (CSO) is pursued, measured and learned across the entire Partnership.

UNICEF,

UNICEF is calling for the submission of proposals to conduct an assessment of alternative forms of care and family support services for children with disabilities in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.