Uganda

This paper draws on the literature and practice examples from around the world to examine the fundamental challenges experienced by States in their efforts to implement the 'suitability principle,' as described in the Guidelines for the Alternative Care for Children. 

In this video celebrating 60 years of fostering in Singapore, Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) features a family who has been fostering for approximately 16 years.

At a small primary school in north-east Nigeria, a group of uniformed orphans are greeting a visitor to their art class. Some are the children of Boko Haram fighters. Others are the offspring of their victims.

This article from The International News reports Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan plans to institute child protection laws soon.

The NGOs Railway Children and Juconi International will host a conference from 17-18 November, 2016 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania titled  “Breaking the cycle: Reintegrating street-connected children: applying theory, developing practice”.

Building on his successful and popular courses on systematic reviews in a wide variety of settings, Professor Mike Clarke will lead this 1-day Evidence Aid course to place systematic reviews in the context of disasters and humanitarian aid.

The conference is aimed at leaders, managers and practitioners from civil society, local government and academia that are working with or are concerned with street connected children and youth, and all children affected by family violence.

This report explores ways for public agencies to ensure that children receive the care they need by enlisting more volunteers to step forward as foster parents and by encouraging the extraordinary individuals who have already answered the call to continue their commitment to care. The report identifies three major themes for engaging and empowering foster parents: ensuring quality caregiving for children; forging strong relationships; and, finding and keeping more amazing caregivers.

The story of two girls who fled South Sudan and joined thousands of unaccompanied minors living in Uganda's refugee camps.

The last Thursday of every month, children at S.A.L.V.E. International will be debating inequality live: 2 to 4 p.m. in Uganda; 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the U.K.